Here is the link to a nice blog written by someone from the US Mainland resides in Hawaii. we have lived Hawaii (yes, that is how you say it there) for eight years. Living Aloha, with that, “talk story” is part of daily life there, just like the author of this article said. It is about making connections and getting to know each other. It leads to more understanding, feeling connected and a sense of belonging into a family that extends way beyond one’s blood family. It really is living Ohana, where nobody gets left behind. Let us all try to live up to this Hawaiin philosophy, our lives will be better. Trust me.
http://theweek.com/articles/616109/ancient-hawaiian-philosophy-change-life-make-world-better-place?ir=Hawaii