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How do you say hi in Hawaii?

"Aloha" is the most common greeting in Hawaii, and it can be used for both hello and goodbye. It's a versatile word with a lot of meaning, encompassing love, affection, peace, compassion, and goodwill.

While "Aloha" is the most widely used greeting, there are other ways to say hi in Hawaii, depending on the situation and the relationship:

* "E komo mai" means "welcome" and is used to greet people entering a space.

* "Malama pono" means "take care" and can be used as a friendly greeting or a farewell.

* "Howzit" is a more casual greeting, similar to "What's up?"

* "Mahalo" is used to express gratitude, but it can also be used as a greeting, meaning "thank you" or "hello."

It's always a good idea to use "Aloha" as your default greeting, as it's the most universally understood and accepted.

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