Hawaiian food culture comes from Polynesian tradition and is deeply tied to the land (ʻāina). A lūʻau is the great feast of celebration where community gathers. "Mahalo" (thank you) is said with genuine warmth. Eating with your hands is traditional at a proper lūʻau.
E ʻoluʻolu — Please, ʻOno — Delicious, Ka bila — The bill, Hauʻoli — Cheers, Mahalo — Thank you