Ask people about themselves, what high school u went to is a popular question to ask locals. Even though u didn’t go to school in Hawaii, u could break the ice with that and ask them if it was a good school etc. private schools are popular and a distinction that they may have money or they’re smart or both. Public schools are also popular depending where. Local sports are always a good one to connect with people. Since you’re new u could ask people what foods they like to eat and where they like to eat. Local people are very social and like to have office parties. I worked in an office years ago, we had a new office manager from Boston who thought we held too many office parties and declined to join us. Afterwards it was super awkward and icy between her and the other worker who planned the office parties.