Tonga is the only Pacific kingdom and protocol is taken seriously — social rank determines who speaks and who eats first at ceremonies. Food is deeply generous; leaving food is fine and even polite. Kava ceremony before a feast is a mark of respect and community.
Kataki — Please, Moʻui lelei — Delicious, Totongi — The bill, Mālō — Cheers, Mālō ʻaupito — Thank you