aloha spirit
Island hospitality ethos
Aloha spirit is a Hawaiian concept of warmth, compassion, and mutual respect in human interaction.
It extends beyond the greeting aloha to describe an attitude of kindness and harmony toward others: The islands are known for their aloha spirit.
Hawaii has codified it in state law as a standard for conduct in public life.
- hulaGestural Polynesian dance
- leiFlower necklace
- luauTraditional island celebration
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
respect · hospitality · warm welcome · open arms · community · forgiveness · harmony · reciprocity · gratitude · generosity · empathy · good vibes · plumeria · sustainability · interconnectedness · inclusivity · friendship · hang loose
- hospitalityhotel, hotels, warmth, kindness, welcome
- Americanismsaluminum, fixin' to, apartment, howdy, candy
- Hawaiian culturehula, lei, luau, mahalo, mana
- Pacific culturesPolynesian culture, Hawaiian culture, kava, mana, tapu
- Pacific traditionshula, lei, luau, outrigger canoe, tiki carving
- island healingkahuna, mana, pule, kava, noni
aloha spirithostility
Antagonistic disposition toward others
coldness · unfriendliness · xenophobia · inhospitality · unwelcomeness
aloha spiritrugged individualism
Philosophy of personal independence
every man for himself · rat race · greed · selfishness · hustle culture
aloha spiritimpatience
Intolerance of delay
aggression · hustle culture · rat race · hustle · New York minute