cariocas are altruistic people who have a unique openness and warmth in the way that they interact with new people - they are quick to invite others into their lives and share what they have - this wonderful feeling is one of the aspects of the culture that draws so many visitors to the 'marvelous city'. 

in general, they are amicable and sociable people, eager to make connections with those around them, and reluctant to live a solitary or confined existence - this desire for proximity is also manifested in their tactile nature, touching one another, hugging and generally using their bodies to demonstrate positive feelings and affinities that would otherwise be difficult to express through language.