cariocas are positive people, who try in any way to avoid disappointing others, which made them famous for their indirectness, extending invitations, and legendary for rarely refusing them, even if they have no intention of attending the event - this has the potential to confuse and frustrate outsiders who are used to a more straightforward style of communication.

the carioca attitude can be described as a sense of  'alegria', roughly translates to 'happy/fun-loving' - meaning 'never saying no', and avoiding negativity as much as possible - this behavior is not simply a question of politeness, it is a critical aspect of what it means to be carioca.

this value system helps explain why sharing personal problems is not always welcome in conversations with rio's residents - someone who openly expresses doubts or negative experiences usually also expects some form of comfort, whether it is personal advice or simply a sympathetic ear.