It’s a cultural reality. Rather than get annoyed (which I used to do) I’ve just learned to pad times. One thing I haven’t seen mentioned is part of the cause i

It’s a cultural reality. Rather than get annoyed (which I used to do) I’ve just learned to pad times. One thing I haven’t seen mentioned is part of the cause is also that Brazilians are more “in the moment” with whoever they are currently with. It’s ok (expected) that you may be late for a future meeting because you never want to be rude or short with the people that you’re currently with. This is also why many non-Brazilian politicians are perpetually late.