• articles >
• broseph

I've been a strip club frequenter for several years who prefers company to dances. I often run into small town clubs that offer dances but no VIP rooms. Because of this setup the hotter and more professional dancers tend to hustle for dances and quickly move on if you refuse. Many will outright say they can't talk or have a drink if the club is busy but offer to come back for dances. On the other hand, less attractive or inexperienced dancers are more likely to sit and talk regardless of whether you invite them, and although they can be pleasant I prefer the former type. Here's how I gain the attention of dancers who are in high demand and receive the interaction I'm looking for.

First, I take a seat away from the stage and identify the dancers I find most attractive. As they go onstage I approach, say I'm interested in them and tip around $10 to gauge their reaction. If they seem unappreciative, stuck up, or shy I wait for the next one to come onstage. If they thank me sincerely, ask my name, look me in the eye and offer to come see me I say yes and tell them where I'm sitting.

Once she comes over and we make a bit of small talk, I offer her a drink and ask about dance prices. Then I tell her I prefer company but would be willing to make an arrangement for her time. I always state how long I'd like to talk (usually about 15 minutes to start, although if there's a connection I ask her to stick around after the time is up.) I'm always willing to pay the price of a few dances plus tip for the first half hour and do this upfront, but if the conversation continues I ask her what she thinks is fair for the next half hour to an hour. If her number exceeds the amount of money she would make dancing nonstop for an hour, I politely tell her that I only have $X (the amount she would realistically make otherwise if she danced for an hour) and ask if that's okay. Most of the time, though, the dancer will ask for less than this.

Here are things not to do (assuming you have basic conversational skills and etiquette):

1. Assume that conversation is less work for her than dances. It's easy for a dancer to go through the motions of a dance while her mind is elsewhere. Good conversation requires full attention and should require just as much compensation.

2. Tip upfront but fail to tell her how long to stay. This could give her the chance to leave quickly or put her in an awkward position where she has to guess how long to stay without offending you.

3. Neglect your hygiene. Carry breath mints -- she will be smelling your breath for a long period of time!

4. Become possessive after the time you've agreed upon has ended. Offer to pay her more if she stays but know that she may have regulars in the club or pressure from management to sell dances. Do not take it personally.

Good luck!