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ID	Country / City	Comment	Project / Group
27092	United States Honolulu	—	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
46548	United States Haleiwa	(SP)(check in #3) Hawaiian can be found on this permanent wooden sign at the exit of a nature reserve. Hawaiian was used here to thank the guests and encourage them to come again, but that it not clear to those who do not understand Hawaiian—this sign may have been placed here to add to the “beauty and authenticity of Hawai'i” feeling without actually having to be understood by most guests, and perhaps get a nod and a smile from guests who do speak Hawaiian. Many people unfamiliar with Hawaiian may see the language as something ancient, mystical, and powerful, so the park may have been trying to go for this feeling by adding a “mystical” phrase in Hawaiian at the exit (even though its actual meaning is quite mundane).	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
26837	United States Honolulu	Nail salon	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
27093	United States Honolulu	—	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
26838	United States Honolulu	Is this Pidgin?	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
26839	United States Honolulu	—	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
41175	United States Kalaheo	“Eh brah! No stay too long!” Pidgin sign at all tables put in place asking patrons to be mindful of how long they spend due to the additional time it takes for staff to clean due to COVID19	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
46039	United States Kailua	SU: Check Up #2 - What languages are used on the sign?: The languages that are used on the sign are Hawaiian & English. - How are the languages presented?: The Hawaiian word “Ohana” is presented in big, blue letters. The English words are presented in big and small, blue and red letters. The words “Ohana Bar-B-Q” are in big letter because that’s the name of the restaurant and the rest of the words are in a smaller font because it tells you what kind of restaurant this is and the phone number to call for a take out order. - Who is the audience?: The audience is the general public and could be for both locals and non-locals. - What is the domain?: The domain is a workplace and an eating place. - What is the sign telling people?: The sign is telling people that it is a Korean restaurant and since it says “Ohana Bar-B-Q”, “Ohana” means family so it might be a family owned Korean Bar-B-Q restaurant. - Why is Hawaiian being used here?: Hawaiian is being used here because it could easily catch the attention of the non-locals and locals alike.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
26840	United States Honolulu	Hawaiian lyrics on a glass elevator at the International Market Place.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
26841	United States Honolulu	DnQ mascot	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
46046	United States Kaneohe	SU: Check Up #2 - What language is used on the sign?: The language that is used on the sign is Hawaiian. - How is the language presented?: The language is presented in big, white letters. I think it is presented in big letters in a color that stand out to show the power of the word and how important it is. - Who is the audience?: The audience is the general public but it is mainly for the locals. - What is the domain?: The domain is on the back of a car and used as a bumper sticker. - What is the sign trying to tell people?: The sign is trying to tell people that maybe this person is a parent. As the word “Kia’i” means a guardian or protector. One who has the kuleana or responsibilities of the protection and preservation of a person, please or thing. - Why is Hawaiian being used here?: Hawaiian is being used here it is appropriate for being on Hawaiian land but also because they might be Hawaiian.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
44000	United States Honolulu	It’s at a local Foodlands, Maikai means good and Shaka is a local hand sign. It’s used mainly for advertisement and attracting people to try foodland specific items. It’s a printed poster so it’s not really a permanent fixture. NIP	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
47072	United States Honolulu	(SK) (#3) The domain of this photo is in the local Safeway near campus. “Da Mini Pounder” with the emphasis on “Da” is how the use of Pidgin is found. The intended audience of this product is anyone looking for some crackers and shopping in Safeway	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
44001	United States Aiea	This is an example of pidgin a “Titta bun” being a hairstyle for many local women. It’s printed onto a wooden plaque as a sellable object so it’s more a permanent decoration in someone’s house used to attract more local customers. NIP	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
47073	United States Haleiwa	(SK) (#3) The domain of this photo is located in the North Shore of Oahu, specifically in Haleiwa. Uncle Bo’s is a restaurant that is in the main center of Haleiwa. We can find the word “grindz” located on this happy hour menu. This is the use of Pidgin and the purpose is to make tourists feel like they are getting a local and Hawaiian experience. The target audience is those eating and dining at Uncle Bo’s during happy hour.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
44002	United States Aiea	This is an example of Hawaiian, giving many words that are pretty central to local/Hawaiian culture. It’s a painted plaque so probably a more permanent decoration. It’s probably an appealing item for both locals and tourists. NIP	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
46050	United States Kaneohe	SU: Check Up #2 - What language is used on the sign?: The language that is used on the sign is Hawaiian. - How are the language presented?: The language is presented in big, thin, white letters. - Who is the audience?: The audience is the general public but it is mainly for locals. - What is the domain?: The domain is the back of a car used as a bumper sticker. - What is sign telling people?: The sign might be telling people to always live with aloha. Kapu Aloha honors the energy and life found in aloha - compassion - and helps us focus on its ultimate purpose and meaning. - Why is Hawaiian being used here?: Hawaiian is being used here to catch the attention of the locals. To send out the message, especially to them, that it is important to live with aloha anywhere and everywhere.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
47074	United States Kaneohe	SU: Check Up #3 - What languages are used on the sign?: The languages that are used on the sign is Hawai’i Creole or Pidgin, Filipino, and English. - How is the language presented?: All languages are presented in all white but Hawai’i Creole is presented in smaller bolded letters, Filipino is presented in bigger bolded letters, and English is presented in skinny letters. - Who is the audience?: The audience is the general public, but would probably be more directed towards locals. - What is the domain?: The domain is on the side of a dessert store in a public mall. - What is the sign telling people?: The sign is telling people that this is THE ice cream place, as halo halo is a Filipino dessert that involves ice cream. - Why is Pidgin/Hawaiian being used here?: Pidgin is being used here because it is a clever way to catch the attention of people who walk by this sign, especially ones who are locals.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
44003	United States Aiea	This is an example of Hawaiian. It’s a sign of metal made letters so it’s a permanent placement. It means small anchovy which fits for the small food court at the top of Pearl ridge downtown side. It’s probably just good decoration and metaphor for the area appealing to both locals and tourists. NIP	Multilingual Hawaiʻi
47075	United States Honolulu	(SK) (#3) This sign is located on campus in the Life Sciences building. The Hawaiian word for woman is exhibited on the sign which is “Wahine.” Hawaiian is found here because it again is used in an attempt to familiarize/normalize the language on campus. Anyone would be able to know what the sign means without knowing the language because of context and already knowing that that symbol means woman. The intended audience of this is anyone looking to use the bathrooms.	Multilingual Hawaiʻi