I have nearly 10 years experience with international payments to and from Brazil. And although most times, it's as simple as you said, when it comes for largers amounts (i.e. USD 5K+) it is indeed a hassle.

Yes, I'm Brazilian but I do not hate the fact I'm one. I just don't have pointless and blinding patriotic feelings. Go see the world, expand your horizons, then let me know if you still think that Brazil is really as "maravilhoso" as you like to think.

Regarding the stereotypes, I had made it clear that those points where "not so serious", but since you seem to have taken them serious: Yes, some Brazilians are too touchy-feely and that's not a stereotype, that's a fact. Some people appreciate that type of personality, others don't.

And finally, here's the actual response from iFit => https://twitter.com/iFit/status/394852154680172544