As one might already deduce from her choice in fashion, Rita's a fairly old-fashioned patriotic country girl. She's well-versed in regional traditions, knows tons of home remedies for everything, and generally knows how to manage herself even in unfavorable conditions. She's a pious woman, has a strong sense of family, and treats her neighbours and fellow countrymen with friendliness. However, that kindness does not extend to foreigners, and even those close to her should watch out to not set off her hair-trigger temper, for there's no helping them if they do. Toward those she dislikes, she's very brazen and stubborn.
Unless it's necessary to do or she's challenged to it, Rita's a bit of a lazybones who will avoid doing anything. The exception to this is cooking, for which she has a passion and in which she loves to indulge.