rio's residents are outgoing and friendly to each other and to visitors - engaging in spontaneous conversations just about anywhere is a way of life.

it is normal for cariocas to know many people in their neighborhood, and to get together with family and neighbors for week-end barbeques. very interested in learning foreign costumes, they are always happy to share and explain their own.

cariocas are generally religious and very family oriented - even if not religious, they are generally family oriented positive and generous, deeply valueing friendship and relationships. large families are very common, with family gathering usually being meaningful and very cherished events.