Honolulu, Hawaii: (At a luau) '...a unique native stunt though the Hawaiian food we were made to eat was too revolting for words....One got rather tired of the native songs & longed for some of our tunes' (14 April 1920)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Edward VIII complains about Hawaiian food and songs at a luau, calling the food revolting and preferring Western tunes.
- In plain terms
- He disliked Hawaiian culture and food on a visit.
- What can you take from it?
- Approach new cultures with openness rather than disgust.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How to approach unfamiliar cultures?
- Why judge foreign food?
Another view
This shows disrespect for local customs.
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