Where/How to meet new ppl. in Hawaii?

I can offer one very good way. But a 21 year old may not like. Go to Church around you. Nearly all the locals attend Church, a big part of many Hawaiians lives. Or get a job part time in one of the many Waikiki night spots or restaurants. You well do fine as long as you do not complain about things in Hawaii in front of locals. Every day there are all types of activates going on involving people your age.

I had a friend that was based in Hawaii and he made quite a number of local friends there and I asked him about it. He mentioned something that was like common sense. 1. Don´t act like a tourist. Learn the ways and mannerisms of the local people. 2. Don´t hang out at the places that are for the tourist. Once you make a friend just be yourself and if your not an a s s hole you should do fine.

Hi, I am currently living in the Philippines and am from Hawaii so I sort of went through the same things. This is just a small list of suggestions that can really help. One thing that I can tell you is that just because people aren't all talking to you at once doesn't mean they aren't watching you to see what sort of person you are. You are new, a stranger, and you neighbors are interested in you. Don't push, just let it happen one person at a time. Don't ever disrespect anyone on the islands. A guy might walk up to you and look like a hobo. Be cautious, but treat him with kindness. Hawaiians often dress down. I saw too many nice people come over and ignore social leaders because they judged a book by its cover. Being Asian puts you in the majority in Hawaii. Get involved in a sport. Even if you aren't the greatest, people will notice the effort. You have great surfing, climbing, diving, snorkeling, kiting. hiking, biking, and another dozen that you can think of. FInd something that interest you and join a group. Accept every invitation. Never talk poorly of another. I am from Maui so it is much more laid back but the same principles apply. People on Maui might be even more involved in some sort of religion than Oahu, but I agree with the other poster who suggested to join a church or any spiritual group. This a huge part of the culture. Just be a nice guy. Be kind to the elderly and offer to help whenever you can. Best Wishes Boz from Maui.

You can look in the Midweek Magazine, it's free just gotta call them or ask ur neighbor, everyone gets one, look in he classifieds for hiking clubs or free or cheap activities you like. Go to the community centers like Waikikicommunity center or Ala Wai park community center & look on the bulletin boards for activities u like, I volunteer for the humane society walking dogs, u can volunteer for 1000's of non- profits whatever u like, you'll meet lots of locals, join a canoe club, my riends play tennis at Ala Moana tennis Courts nite & day, Look in the newspapers, classifieds for clubs & activities, & University of Hawaii, student center or Kapiolani Community College, look on the bulletin boards. Good luck.

go t the hot tubor if to the pool