An international bestseller since 1992, this is a humorous look at what
makes up one of the world's most colorful characters: the Carioca--those
charming inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro, written by a U.S. native who has
made Rio her home for more than thirty-eight years. If you dream of
blending in with the locals while visiting Rio, help is at hand. Natives
of Rio have a unique way of maintaining an up-beat samba-like swing
while dealing with the woes of the day-to-day in paradise. How to Be a
Carioca will help any traveler understand the endearing Carioca attitude
about life and gives an insider's view into the unique daily rituals of
the charming natives who populate this marvelous city.