good manners go a long way in rio de janeiro - simple gestures like holding a chair or showing up to a date with a small flower can make a wonderful impression - cardinal rules and common courtesy such as opening the door for other individuals, of all ages, is appreciated and looked highly upon.

opening taxi doors and allowing preferential individuals to been seen first at the grocery store is a every day occurance in rio de janeiro - individuals going to the grocery store should pay close attention to which cashier line they are standing in since at least one cashier is always dedicated to preferential customers in every grocery store - it is considered very poor manners to use this line unless needed.