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Being strongarmed to tip / being the bigger person

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TheC

I'm the type of PL who enjoys a good friendly conversation, although that isn't what I am looking for at my local club/s. I like to get a drink or three, tip on stage a couple times, maybe more, and then wait for a dancer of my type (fit and pretty, great ass and legs) to approach me for a dance.

If I get approached by somebody who isn't my type, but is decent in conversation, I'll tip them and/or offer them a drink from the bar. I will try to let them know politely earlier in the 10-15 minutes that my intentions are to not get a dance today. Point is, I'm a decent enough PL, imo.

I don't tip everyone who approaches, generally I believe in them earning it with a dance in the back or on the stage. I don't mind them joining me if they ask. The other day I had a weird experience.

Dancer informs me that they would like a tip after spending 8 minutes chatting me up. During said 8 minutes, she asked what if I like VIPs, I said seldom so, I'm more of a regular dance or two type of guy. I invited to buy here a beverage, which she declined.

How was I supposed to respond to her demand? I told her I tip when I want to, and don't tip on command. She got a bit upset by that, and responded with, "Do you think I LIKE sitting here talking to you?" "How do you think I make money here?"

At this point I was incredulous, and wanted to tell her to take a hike. Instead I took a deep breath, and excused myself to the bathroom, telling her, if you're still here when I get back, then we'll see whether or not I WANT to give you one.

When I went back she was still there. I decided to play along with her self imposed rules, simply to just keep the peace. I said: I was thinking about what you said, and I do want to give you a tip: $5. She thanked me, and we talked for a short time longer. I gave her another $5. She asked me was I ready for a dance, and I politely declined. She left.

Looking back, I can't tell why I caved in- but I think sometimes people are just miserable, and you have to chalk it up to a lesson learned. She must have learned that complaining and whining to her possible customers paid off- and I only reinforced that by my actions. I want to learn by it too, though. Was there anything redeeming by her gracing me with her presence during that 15 minutes(of a DEAD day-shift). She did save me money declining my drink. She also taught me about herself. She's blunt and feels entitled to tips for conversating. I suppose it helped me appreciate the job more- and how the good ones never let you know how much they really hate on customers.

So guys, if you're ever put into this position, i don't think it's worth it to stand on your high horse and make a point that conversations are a chance for the girl to sell a dance and make money, not tip-worthy in and of itself. Instead, pull out at least 5 bucks and say thanks, even if, no especially if, they do so in an insulting manner. You won't feel better sinking to their level. Don't let a rotten fish spoil the bunch.

TheC

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gammanu95

What is "Package", and how did it get two upvotes?

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loper

"good ones never let you know how much they really hate on customers" I sincerely believe that most dancers don't feel this way about PLs in general. I could be fooling myself, I suppose.

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TheC

thanks for all the votes up/down- all the feedback is valuable and appreciated. I might enjoy checking out the discussion board. While I feel this has merit as thought provoking to club goers -to maybe not sink to the ROB's level- I am cool if the powers that be choose to move this elsewhere.

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Harderlap

IWantHerOnMe - you are correct

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RonJax2

I am typically a generous tipper.

But nothing turns me into a miserly bastard quicker than being asked for tips. Especially (and this is often the case) when I was already planning to tip her!

In your shoes OP, I would've given her the $5 or $8 or whatever, then I would've found someone else to chat with.

"Do you think I LIKE sitting here talking to you?"

👆 That is just like an immediately red flag. She's just completely busted the 4th wall here.

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TheC

Good to hear your reply, RonJax2. I can't control her behavior, just my own. She was nervy to say that, and she'll have to live with that whenever the next time, if there is one. At that time, she won't be able to tell herself, "there's that cheap guy who wouldn't tip." Instead, she'll be reminded of her own bad behavior towards me. I'll know better and act accordingly, should she be bold enough to approach me. "No thanks. Not interested."

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Rod84

If the convo is only the basic Q&A back and forth for a couple minutes, then it's okay to dismiss her w/out a tip. If asked for one, I just say, "Not today, baby."

I've even cut girls off in mid-sentence to let them know I'm not interested in dances at the moment, so they don't get their expectations up. Occasionally they act upset, like "WTF, I was just gonna talk for a few." I'll just say that I'm letting her know, in case she'd prefer to make the rounds with other customers.

But, if you do chat w/her for a good 5-10mins beyond the basics, then flipping her a few tip dollars is no biggie in the grand scheme, and goes a long way. It's all part of participating in the hobby.

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TheC

I think it was pretty poor of her dis me specifically, and poor form in general to request a tip for a ten minute convo. I didn't request her attention. So I knew full well that she was out of pocket. I would have been well entitled to tell her to eff off. But I resisted that urge because I know from experience it doesn't benefit me to be as small of a person. As you wisely state, Rod84, a few dollars isn't a big deal in the grand scheme, right? So, I play her dumb little game, dumb because it's the last bucks she'll ever get from this semi regular. Won't be fooled again. She revealed herself for the classless employee she is, and to my credit, I kept my composure. To me, that's well worth the ten bucks, and then some.

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Jascoi

I might tip a dollar. if she has some appeal I might go two!

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Pussylicker2

Every time you walk in that bar, and she sees you, she'll come right over to collect her fee. Worse, she'll chat you up some first. When someone else walks in the bar she'll jump on him hoping he's as feckless as you.

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Southwestguy

I am still struggling with this stuff, am learning to be stronger and stand my ground and say "no" sometimes. Escorts were so much more simpler, clearly defined expectations. With strippers and bar girls, it is all very blurry what is right and wrong and justified and fair. This girl is doing heavy pressuring and shame tactics, to make you feel like a POS for leading her on without her getting appropriately compensated. I easily cave to stuff like this, and I need to do better. Glad to hear so many of you guys face the same issue, I love tipping, but I don't wanna be bullied into tipping

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TheC

@ pussylicker- wrong. Fool me once... My entire point of giving her 5 deadly bucks is to never pay her another dime should she DARE to come approach me again. So, she won the battle maybe, but I win the war. Do you think I wasn't conpletely appalled by her actions? Oh I was, and could have easily made her feel as small as she made me feel. But, I'll gladly tell her right as she approaches me next time, if there is one, I'm not interested in paying for her company, after her rude behavior. I don't have any problem standing up for myself. But I do pick my battles. If she actually remembers me, I doubt she I'll even have the nerve to approach me. Because that's when she'll be told not to waste her breath. I don't have any need to be rude, just let her know her behavior doesn't wont.make her richer, in the long run. Alienating a customer is limiting your earning potential. She can try that act somewhere else, and perhaps get another five spot. No hair off my ass

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Not an Article. Should be posted on Discussion Board I think if your write an advice article it has to be good advice. You should absolutely stand your ground. I work for every dollar I spend anywhere. Under no circumstances will I give it away, if you take it take it at gun point. I don’t hold convos with dancers I’m not interested in for a reason, maybe that’s the lesson in this. If the club complains leave the club and never return.

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