cariocas like to make and have as many friends as possible, while in many other cultures people are satisfied with having one or two groups of friends, perhaps a set from childhood, a more recent group, and workmates - in rio, friends are not viewed in compartmentalized factions but as one, ever-expanding circle.

for this reason, cariocas, are endlessly welcoming to new people, and if they form a good impression, they are likely to invite others into their lives for a very longtime - they are amicable, endlessly fascinated and enamored by others, loving their company, laughter, and touch.

'the more the merrier' mentality in rio is commonly used when it comes to groups of friends, partly because it increases the range of possibilities, and cariocas love to keep their options open, varied and enticing - while an extensive quantity of friends and plans might overwhelm some, cariocas simply relish it.