Thanks London and Rayna.
I'll use this opportunity to make some clarifications.
I usually prefer the atmosphere of the clubs that let you charge what you want rather than the ones with strict rules that clock every dollar you make onstage and off. I've worked in both types of clubs, and I just kind of assumed that people would realize that I don't endorse breaking house rules in stricter clubs. Hopefully we all like dancing enough, and the money we make from it, to realize that it's not worth getting fired over selling any discounted dances or "cheating the house." You've got to be able to figure out when some hustles are appropriate, and when they're not.
I'd also like to point out that I don't actually encourage discounting dances, because I know how hard it makes things for other girls, and nobody wants to be the girl everybody hates because of shit like that. But, in a bar that lets you charge whatever you want, you honestly do have a lot more leverage if you can haggle on a slow night. Also, in a bar where you're able to charge whatever you like, obviously, selling a 2 for 1* dance is your own business.
*And when I'm talking about selling a dance under the guise of a 2 for 1 dance, I usually mean it's at least $5-$10 more, but not DOUBLE the price of a single dance, if that makes sense - and again this would only happen in a club where you're able to set your OWN prices. In actuality, he will be paying for at least PART of that second dance. You're only CALLING it a 2 for 1.
(Now all you have to do is hope that nobody picks "In a Gadda Da Vida" to dance to. :peace:)
I completely agree with making the house rules work for you instead of against you as well. I know this has worked for me in several different situations, especially if the customer isn't aware of how things work at the club, or what things cost.
And, I do agree that adding the word "only" does make the price seem more reasonable and less intimidating. I do actually use that and I don't even know I do it in most cases. I find it helps when you're trying to seal the deal. I've also used the "plus tip" line, so they know they're allowed to spend MORE than the cost of the dance. Believe it or not, some guys buy into this hook, line, and sinker.

