spend three hours at the beach , then pick up snacks and beer and hang out on the balcony till late-ish.wander down the main street , being accosted by maitre d ' types all the way , till we decide on the first restaurant . the food and atmosphere were good , nothing spectacular though . afterwards , beer and ice cream again , at another cafe down the street , followed by more beer , and somehow it was one am .
According to the above context, answer the following question.
Why was the narrator harassed so much while on the street ?


They were sought for their patronage .