Product Description

Product Description
CultureShock Hawai'i is a refreshing and insightful guide that will help
you make Hawai'i your home. Affectionately called the 'Rainbow Islands' by
Mark Twain, the 50th state of the USA is well known by many but little
understood by those who have only surface knowledge of its geography and
its people. This book delves into the historical and cultural background of
the various ethnic groups on the islands and guides you on how to relate
with them, breaking down cultural barriers and fitting into their intricate
society. Learn what 'ohana' means to the native Hawaiians, how Confucian
teachings influence the values of the Chinese, what to expect at the
Filippino Fiesta and Parade, and how to give a banzai toast at a Japanese
wedding. Packed with useful advice and insightful tips, the book will help
you tap into the practical aspects of living and working here, including
how to have barbecues Hawaiian style! CultureShock Hawai'i is the essential
guide that will benefit anyone who wants to survive and succeed on the
lovely islands of Hawai i.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2428464 in Books
• Published on: 2007-02-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 290 pages

About the Author

About the Author
Brent Massey is a full-time, professional freelance writer. He lived in
Japan for three years and experienced culture shock in Japan and reverse
culture shock when returning to the US. He is married to a Japanese woman,
so he isn't a stranger to crossing cultural boundaries. In the summer of
2004, he moved from his hometown in Colorado to Hawai'i. Living in Hawai'i,
he was surprised to experience culture shock (again!) and saw the need for
a book helping newcomers understand and adapt to the unique customs of
Hawai'i, which is heavily influenced by Asian culture, especially that of
Japan. Brent Massey has a post-bachelors certificate in Asian Studies, a
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science and has done extensive research on
Hawai'i's culture. In 2003, he was awarded the prestigious Japanese
government Monbusho scholarship for his research proposal on foreign
culture, international relations and personality type. Brent loves being
abroad and has travelled throughout Asia and Europe. Some of the countries
he has visited are Italy, Germany, France, Netherlands, Switzerland,
Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore and Myanmar. He is very excited and
enthusiastic about CultureShock! Hawai'i because there is so much
cross-cultural information the public has yet to read about living in
Hawai'i.