one of the most imortant things in a carioca restaurant is getting the attention of the servers - the way to do that can vary greatly depending on the type of restaurant and the location.

waiters and waitresses in many establihsments will not always attend a client immediately and automatically after seated, as it is customary to leave some time for the patrons to converse and to get comfortable before going over the menu - in some cases, servers will not come to a table until specifically called by the patrons, especially in kiosks and sea-side restaurants.

there are specific ways to address servers and staff in a restaurant - becoming comfortable with the terms normally used in these situations is important to ensure pleasantries are maintained from both sides.