at a glance

During a visit to a favela one should pay close attention to the ways in which they interact with those around them, keeping in mind when Interaction with locals may be limited because of language barriers.

it is important to remain polite and courteous in those forms of interaction and communication that do take place, remembering to smile and show goodwill whenever possible.

Interactions with fellow visitors should also be conducted with due respect and awareness of surroundings - Groups should not run around, laugh outlandishly or shout, as this kind of behavior can be frustrating and irritating to residents.  

Talking loudly in a foreign language should also be avoided as it creates a clear barrier between locals and visitors - a sense of 'us' and 'them' - which runs contrary to the philosophy of cultural sharing and learning that should underpin these visits.