Dancer asking if you're married & your answer

I answer no, because I'm single. Occasionally I'll show them my ring fingers for effect, knowing that some married guys who have doffed their ring or don't wear one do that, too.

I actually like it when girls start to ask personal questions, because to me that implies two things: first, it suggests that they have some interest in me or at least are willing to pretend to; and second, I interpret it as permission to ask them personal questions too, which makes conversation a lot simpler.

FONDL is correct. DOn't read too much into the question. They're just making conversation. Nine times out of ten, the next question is whether you have children, which obviously has very little do with your prospects as a customer.

I don't think most dancers care one way or another. Especially if there's a big age difference between the two of you. I think most of the time when they ask they're just trying to make conversation. Asking personal questions is a classic conversational technique because most people like to talk about themselves.

From my experience, it would be next to immposible to hide the fact I am married. The wedding ring has left an un-mistakeable sign, even when removed. So, I always tell the truth. I've yet to find this a negative.

Shadowcat is absolutely right. Dancers want your money. Married guys want some strange, NSA ass. It's a perfect union.