anyone looking to learn a few friendly phrases in portuguese, could include, 'what is your name?'  'where are you from?', or 'what music do you like?' - they are the ultimate ice breakers and allow the opportunity for anyone to find a common denominator.

at night in loud places this can prove to be quite difficult, therefore a happy face, smiles, and the ability or willingness to dance should set the tone for a golden time - foreigners are always praised for a readiness to dive into brazilian culture and fit in.