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How to Be a Carioca: The Alternative Guide for the Tourist in Rio Paperback – October 1, 2008

by Priscilla Goslin (Author)

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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.

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About the Author

Graphic designer, pianist, and mother of two grown sons, Priscilla Goslin was born in Minnesota. She has made Rio her home for more than thirty-eight years. Aside from her years in Rio de Janeiro, Priscilla has lived in London, New Jersey, Sao Paulo, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Currently she is partner and creative director at S/2M2, a design studio specializing in interactive design, as well as founder and director of Livros TwoCan, a boutique publishing house. Prior to S/2M2, she worked as senior art director for a large Brazilian ad agency and founded DesignCorp, providing design services focused on corporate identity and collateral print design.

Paperback: 156 pages
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing (October 1, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1600375006
ISBN-13: 978-1600375002
Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 21 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #698,073 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #119 in Books > Travel > South America > Brazil > General

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Jiang Xueqin

Fun and Funny

July 3, 2015

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“How to be a Carioca” is a fun and funny guide to living in Rio, or how not to be a tourist in Rio. In Rio, if there’s a holiday you go to the beach, and if it’s not a holiday you still go to the beach. In fact, life in Rio pretty much revolves around being in the beach. And if you’re angry because nothing’s getting done because everyone’s at the beach, then your problem is that you’re a tourist. So stop acting like a tourist, and go to the beach already.

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Kelly Wilson

Helpful without reading like a textbook

April 6, 2015

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I really thought this was a funny book. I got it before a trip to Brazil because I thought I could learn something before visiting Rio de Janeiro. Although it doesn't read like a how-to guide, what I did take away was something important about the place and the people I was going to visit, their spirit. I would definitely recommend this book for an easy, funny read. It also has some funny and helpful vocabulary.

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Steven Byrd

Short and Entertaining Read!

August 13, 2012

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There is so much useful content, it would be impossible to cover all of it in one review. The author covers a wide variety of topics that get to the real meat of each issue. It covers the the origin of the term Carioca (a term the native Indians gave to the white Portuguese foreigners), what to do to prepare for Brazil, slang, cultural customs, transportation, dealing with money, food and drinks, how to park your car, romance in Rio, and much more.

The illustrations are very funny as well!

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February 1, 2013

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This is a great book for someone who wants to understand the mentality of people from Rio. Probably best for people who are at least somewhat familiar with South American culture. Some of the jokes may be lost for someone who's completely unfamiliar with Latin culture. Definitely worth reading. I laughed so hard...

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Great read!

March 2, 2013

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This is an excellent humorous book. For anyone traveling to Rio or someone who has been there and wants to relive their time spent there. Definitely worth the read!

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November 1, 2009

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What a fun book. I purchased this book after reading John Updike's novel, Brazil. He had used some terms and descriptions that I had to research, e.g., ("any threat to going to Brasilia terrified a true Carioca"). Then the 2016 Olympic city was chosen- not that I will be going there, but I wanted to get a feeling for the city itself. I loved the tongue in cheek format and also the chapter with the pronunciation of the Portuguese words. Very much worth the price if you are a Carioca in your secret heart!

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Jennifer Most

Read if your'e going to Rio!

August 27, 2016

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A must read if you're visiting Rio, even if a bit out of date.

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January 22, 2016

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Great advice mixed with good humor makes this a must for any traveler to Brazil!

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james mcgrath

I LOVED this book

I LOVED this book, it really helped me on my 2 week jaunt to Rio! It is kind of an insider's guide and is pretty true to form.Read more

Published on August 2, 2015

Big Ben

Five Stars

Very funny and informative.

Published on December 25, 2014

WAYNE

Good Read.

Gave me a general idea about Cariocas....Good Read..

Published on July 31, 2014

Vincente Vega

Want to be the Boy from Ipanema ?

It was a cute read. Read it inbetween world cup games, hey if I can't go I can at least pretend.

Published on July 23, 2014

Anne Fitzhugh

Four Stars

Entertaining guide (and warning) about life in Rio de Janeiro.

Published on June 27, 2014

Cheryl A McKenzie

Fun look at local life

I love Brazil and this book made me love it even more I pland to go back for a longer stay and this will be coming with me

Published on April 28, 2014

Dani H.

Authentic Guide for Rio

This book gave a real honest look from a non-native into Rio life. Rather interesting. I believe you must take it with a few grains of salt as of course this is not the case 100%...Read more

Published on June 14, 2013

A. Whitworth

Was this book ever funny?

A guidebook written with a tongue-in-cheek style. If you're looking for a serious guide or phrase book, this one is too complicated to use.Read more

Published on March 20, 2013

Carish

Pretty good

The section for vocabulary is funny and helpful. I learned some extra Portuguese that way. The rest has its moments, but it's nothing great.

Published on March 13, 2013

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