Oha Tasoa! Greeting system and culture.
The people of Omateko greet each other with the phrase “Oha tasoa!” The phrase itself is considered formal, and can be shortened and used numerous ways.
Generally if speaking informally the phrase Oha Tas is used, but the phrase can even be shortened to Oha. Those who are considered very energetic/cutesy say “Oha oha.”
Similarly, “Tasoa” or even just “Tas” is used as goodbye. The entire phrase “Oha Tasoa” actually doubles as hello and goodbye.
Update: Feb 10, 2019
First: the planet of Omateko has been renamed Anumvai, which is the native word for planet. It comes from an old phrase meaning something along the lines of "Sail of friends"
Next: The lexicon of Amo'a has been altered some. oha tso'a is the new formal phrase. The greeting "Oha" has remained the same, along with the informal "tas" departing phrase.
To formally say goodbye, one says "atso'a"
However, this entire phrase can be omited in situations where the individuals don't like each other or various other cultural reasons. This is because of the values of tso'a. Tso'a is a way of life to the natives, a belief in the community and a love for all.










