I come here to spend my money, and I want good service for that. In spite of this, Chari usually enjoys herself at the Pasa Tiempo. She dances well, and the men seem to be at ease dancing with her. People know what I am, no doubt about it. Strange as it seems in such a macho culture, plenty of guys are willing to dance with her, and she says she has sometimes shared her bed with those with whom she shares the dance floor.
People come here to try to forget their problems.
They're clients like everyone else, and I earn my living off the clients. Elio Medina, the front-door security guard, believes that the few women who dance at the Pasa Tiempo are key to the popularity of the place. They don't care what the men wear, like in other places. Medina thinks he has a good relationship with most of the clientele. After a while, you know most of the people that come here.