as with any visit to a new country, there are some customs, which may take a little getting used to. visitors should be prepared to wait for service, as waiters in rio are certainly not the quickest, and travelers should not lose patience if a server 'forgets' a table, or brings out the wrong dish.

ordering with a smile and being polite go a very long way. grumpy customers go against everything the city stands for - fun, happiness, and general good times.