very friendly in general cariocas tend to start random conversations with just anyone or anywhere - waiting for a bus, in a bar, or even just waiting to cross the street at a red light.

in rio, the ability to communicate, if even just very basically with the locals can add an immensely valuable dimension to anyones' time in the city - getting to know the culture and establishing a connection can be one the most rewarding aspects of discovering the city.

spoken portuguese in rio de janeiro is quite different from portuguese spoken in Portugal.