Fair enough. Not the types I'd be seeking out abroad to do business with. If you're moving in those circles somewhere like North Africa (or anywhere else tbf) then you're taking an insane risk.
Went there in summer 2001 to the Teguisol apartments just after we'd won the L2 title, and was delighted to find OGH there with his (insanely hot) missus and his little girl. Had a couple of chats, very nice chap.
He wore his Albion No9 shorts around the pool. Legend.
"Self confidence powder" ? Am I missing something, whats that when its at home ?
If you can't simply say "nope, not interested" and walk away, then paradoxically, it sounds like you bloody need the stuff.