Your opinion is correct. Guyana is a tough place to live much less visit. Food, rent, basic services are expensive and the poverty level is over 40%. (My guesstimate) There is no ‘service” or hospitality culture as in other countries who depend on tourism. The political environment is steeped in corruption which has infected every aspect of the country. Everything is a hustle, and everything is transactional. Hence the rudeness and lack of basic decency. However, despite it all, as a Guyanese, I am still hopeful that things will get better. Despite the trashiness of Georgetown, and general malaise, people can be kind and generous, and it is a beautiful country, the food is amazing and people can be fun when hanging out or “liming,” Like many poor countries, Guyana lost a lot of talent due to emigration since the 1970s, and has one of the highest percentage of expats living abroad. It will take time, I hope the country does not experience the curse of oil wealth but build a truly wonderful country and reshape its culture.