Scoops

Well, if you can't control your spending any other way. Take only what you want to spend that night into the club and when its gone, go home. Do not hit the ATM. Try walking into the club with say $60 knowing that's three dances and the night is over. You'll figure out fast which dancers deserve those few precious LDs.

I really should have said this once when a dancer got an attitude because I didn't buy her a drink. "Because if I DO buy you a drink, you'll continue to sit here and talk to me, keeping away the dancers I actually like." I did once say to a dancer who was looking for a tip by claiming that she was working hard; "yes, but you're in the wrong line of business"

I learned to treat whores like ladies and ladies like whores. The first part works well anyway.

I don't like taking friends or acquaintances to my regular spots until I know how they behave. As you found out, they could be jerks. I've also experienced where they think you are going to entertain them with your antics. At a minimum, they expect some kind of free lesson. Takes away from the fun you were going to have. Take them to a non-regular place if you must. I've got one friend that spends the bare minimum but is a lot of fun to be around. He rarely even tips the dancers on stage. We go to clubs that don't offer LDs. I have another buddy who loves the avocation as much as me, go to all my regular places together.

chandler, I finally understand the origin of number one and number 2! Myself, I'm in agreement with harrydave, if the guy is attentive I'll tip every couple of trips. I'll even talk to the guy if its not crowded, ask who his favorite dancer is. I've gotten some great tips from a few of them that way! I will add the bathroom guy in Paper Moon Springfield was the only one that ever acted like a jerk. No tip.