One guy was leaping and bounding while kicking his tambourine. Impressive to say the least and comical. After their little show, we all gave a few pesos out of courtesy. [By the way, it's normal for something like this to happen. Musicians or vendors coming in to sell things in restaurants, buses, anywhere! Cultural difference.]
Moving along. I jokingly made the mistake after I thought the band had left the restaurant to my Chilean friends, "No besos?!" To which my fine Chilean friends ran out the restaurant after them. I stood up to get away, but it was too late. I was trapped in between everyone. So I was standing there laughing and mortified in front of everyone in Pizza Hut, as two of the 5 guys came waltzing in. They were quite excited and eager, I must say, waiting to give me a beso.
I resisted for awhile, until one of them proposed a hug, sparking a friend to shove me into him. This picture is of the resistance, but him encouraging me as well as a friend pushing me from behind.
I finally got over the humiliation and sucked it up. I didn't want to disappoint either. It's customary in Chile to greet with a kiss on the cheek anyways, so what's the big deal! I went ahead and gave in, allowing the first guy to give me a kiss of the cheek. Applause roared. Then, the second guy quickly moved in. He was gutsy though and asked for two! One on each cheek! This is the two-for guy...
It was a hilarious night of laughter, humiliation and fun! No big deal, just giving some pesos por besos.
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