Word of the day – haole
If you are “white”, do not be upset if someone calls you a [tag]haole[/tag]. The [tag]Hawaiian[/tag] word “haole” as now used just means “white” or “Caucasian”; it originally meant foreigner. It does not have a negative connotation in itself unless used in a derogatory manner. It is wise to pay attention to the speaker’s tone of voice rather than the word itself.