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other subjects on the list, such as customer service, escorts, and general stereotypes, are more subtle and an unsuspecting visitor might not be aware of the potentially inflammable situation they could find themselves in when bringing up any of these issues. as with many of the other manners discussed in this section, the best way to foster new friendships and participate actively in carioca life while in rio is taking a neutral stance and respectfully deferring to the knowledge and views of the carioca, who by definition have a much deeper and broader understanding of anything concerning their city, leaving any sensitive debate to the proper time and place. |
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réveillon | soccer | amazon rain forest | social politics | more | greetings |
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extras | topics to avoid | ||||
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