If you were having a conversation with people from the Melanesian culture, which of the following would you LEAST like to be referred to as?
A) tao
B) mate
C) kon
D) pali

Question

If you were having a conversation with people from the Melanesian culture, which of the following would you LEAST like to be referred to as?​
A) ​tao
B) ​mate
C) ​kon
D) ​pali

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

"Mate" in the Melanesian culture refers to someone who is dead or has come close to death, so it would not be a desirable term to be referred to as. The other three terms (tao, kon, and pali) do not have negative connotations.

If You Were Having a Conversation with People from the Melanesian