the people of rio have the reputation of being 'malandros', which in essence means being the most resourceful in happenstance situations -  someone who is practical and will make the most of what is available with a certain kind of inexplicable charm. 

this constructive nature is related to a profound pro-activeness and ingenuity, if a bike is broken cariocas will use parts from a coffee machine to fix it - they also know what they want and are not afraid to pursue it with great fervor, so if they want to make an arrangement, they will not tiptoe around the proposal, simply stating, 'vamos' - 'let's go!'.

a key manifestation of their confidence is the big, broad smile they bring to almost every situation, which is a care-free beam, suggestive of comfort and assuredness - they also have a grace and rhythm in the way that they move which is indubitably connected to their long history and practice of dance.