I hated dealing with Brazilian businessmen, they’re all NUTS! They all expected me to give them my business automatically since they just showed up with an order pad. I threw them all off the property...
I can imagine that. I know nothing of international stuff, but stereotypes are usually around for a reason.
IOW, some are blaming homo stuff and the drugs involved, but even if everyone was “normal” here, this behavior wouldn’t totally shock me. Too many people like you have experienced these cultures.