cariocas have a profound history of using movement to convey and share their experience of the world - it is no surprise therefore, that they have a supply of endearing and distinctive gestures to supplement their linguistic fabric.

always ones for promoting and enjoying proximity and warmth, the cariocas have a gesture to signify that people have a close relationship - the two index fingers are, horizontally and pointing to their friend, rubbed together, often complemented by a smile.

cariocas are keen on the idea of being clued in, or 'experts' - if the forefinger is used to pull down the skin under the eye it means that they are watching out or that one is aware of a person's potential trickery - conversely, if the back of the index finger is used to tap under the chin it means that someone is talking nonsense and should not be listened to.