Alcohol and Drug Rattled Americans

I agree with blurryone and haileyinhongkong. i don't get the idea of a sense of entitlement. What could they possibly be entitled to? Common decency? manners? professionalism? That's about all I would expect when going to other countries. Yet, it seems to be lacking here enmasse. Perhaps they're frustrated by the incompetence and passivity here. It can grind on you after a while. But make no mistake, it's not just foreigners causing problems here. In my observations and experiences the locals are not so friendly to each other. I have witnessed many men beating their wife or gf. many women arguing and confronting other women. Fights and arguments in public seem common here.

Not sure how wjwoodward above can know where every person is from in Brazil. Perhaps they view all white people as American's there also? Sounds a bit closed minded. I suspect the "arrogance" you're referring to is more akin to "freedom of expression" - a concept that cannot be grasped in many other cultures because, perhaps, they're taught to obey and follow, not to lead...or even to strive for a higher level of quality. In China, if you're given poor service, shut up and accept it. Not so in the U.S., U.K. or many other western cultures. <
China, at present, attracts alot of the low social class from abroad. They're coming from everywhere in the world...looking for teaching jobs or whatever they can find. I suspect many are disheartened before they arrive here because they can't find work back home. Coming to China and dealing with the mentality here won't give them a new outlook on life, even if they are able to secure a job here. But, indeed, many turn to alcohol and are simply here to have "fun". But this is how it is in many places when foreigners enter their countries. China is no different in this regard. Don't worry, with the new Visa requirements, I believe there will be alot less low class types coming to China long term. Just conduct yourself properly and represent your nationality well. There are always a few bad apples everywhere that ruin it....and yes, even some Brazilians I've had to work with in Beijing. They weren't model citizens either...