Service in Florianopolis
From the time we arrived here in Florianopolis, I have been impressed by the level of service we have received wherever we have been - this can be in restaurants, shops, petrol stations, the gym, the chemist, offices, travel agents etc. I have wondered why this is.

To begin with I thought it must be because we are 'estrangeiros', but I don't think this is so, as if I go out with any of my Brazilian friends, they receive just the same high level of service.

I'm not sure how much commission sales people get here. Maybe this is what makes the difference.

Or maybe it's something to do with what appears to be (from my visitor's viewpoint) a less stressed, more laid back attitude towards life in general, where socialising and getting on with people seems to have a high priority.

Whatever it is, the result is good!