When several are paddling in a canoe, they occasionally chant a monotonous and plaintive song.

He is cautious of giving offence to his equals.

He does not quarrel easily about money matters; dislikes asking too frequently even for payment of his just debts, and will often give them up altogether rather than quarrel with his debtor.

Practical joking is utterly repugnant to his disposition; for he is particularly sensitive to breaches of etiquette, or any interference with the personal liberty of himself or another.

As an example, I may mention that I have often found it very difficult to get one Malay servant to waken another.