Are dancers impressed by business cards? Are they handed out too freely (call me babe...let's do lunch!)?
Is handing out a business card TMI (too much information) or is it a signal you trust the dancer with your information?
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Are dancers impressed by business cards? Are they handed out too freely (call me babe...let's do lunch!)?
Is handing out a business card TMI (too much information) or is it a signal you trust the dancer with your information?
Just do it discretely. Those things glow in the UV lights and it was always so bizarre when a guy would stick one in your garter with a tip when you're on stage. Not too mention that they are a bit stiffer and poke the skin. Wait till she's sitting with you at your table, or in VIP, then ask her.
I've offered my card only to dancers that have requested it.
...and if they are impressed that I'm a rocket scientist, they haven't let on ;D
I love going to the dressing room and reading all of the information from a business card, then ripping it to pieces and throwing in the trash, having a good laugh with the ladies. Now, that's reserved for cheap, grabby, disrespectful assholes who think that giving out their card will somehow validate them.
If you are a respectful paying customer, then a card is a great way to establish trust and communication. However, if the card has business info on it, I wouldn't recommend sharing it. There are shady bitches out there. I've never called anyone's work, even if they were shitty to me at the club. But I wouldn't put it past some strippers.
Oh, and whether you choose to give it out or not, don't expect it to lead to anything....
I always had guys wanting to give me their card. I always told them to wrap it in money (good way to get a tip). I only called the guys who tipped well, were respectful, and either wanted a bachelor party or wanted to know when I'd be there next.
I prefer recieving business cards because it gives the dancer the choice to call if she wishes. Much better than being harrassed the entire dance to give up your number. Am I impressed by them? Not usually. I think some guys think because your a dancer you will be impressed by any management position. Guys don't seem to realise we meet all types. Some in the mega-rich category. They only time I was impressed was a CEO of a massive financial company (googled him and it wasn't fake)... But then I was pissed when I realised how rich he was and therefore realised he is cheap!
I always trash them.
If he bought dances, I'd likely email him and let him know when I'm in next. No one has ever given me a business card before, though!
I have to pry to get a business card in my area. The guys are not that bright and they look down on women. So why would they give out a business card. Hmph. :grumpy:
The first guy who offers me a business card out of the blue gets a free dance.
Yes, I would only call or email the respectful, big spenders and I'd do it from the club's phone if possible just to let them know I was working. I don't see customers outside of the club, unless I get to know them very well and they have a bachelor party or something. And I definitely don't see non-spenders outside of the club. Ever. Period. Exclamation point. The whole 'she'll date me cause I'm not spending money so I'm not a customer' thing is stupid as hell. I would laugh at you. Then I'd make you pick two fingers and poke you in the eye three stooges style.
Business card = I add you to my e-mail list to let you know when I'll be dancing in your area.
I kind of wish I had kept every business card I've ever gotten. Oh boy that would be fun. I'm sure I've received close to 1,000 over the years.
^^
Hehe, I foresee a craftster project. Make a dress?
That would be RAD! Alas I don't have any cards at all. Maybe a few might be in a storage container somewhere, but not enough to make it worth looking for....90% of the cards I got went into the dressing room bin.
I think it depends on the intent. Even then I wouldn't be inclined to use the word "impressed". I give my card to a dancer if we are hitting it off and she wants to keep in contact about her schedule or possible OTC. I never offer it, I wait until they ask for contact info.
I would add that I am self employed and my card has only my name, cell number, PO box and email. Any guy that works for a major company and hands out his card is probably using it to show off and isn't really too bright. There is a fine line between trust and naive stupidity...
Ooh I have a few cds as well... I need to look those guys up! I get a lot of tattoo artists' cards.
I gave my card out to a dancer recently. My intent was to let her know that I trusted her.
I don't expect anything in return other than I asked her to let me know when she would be dancing.
I gave a stripper I met in Indianapolis a card. Big mistake...I was buzzed but no excuse. Of course she called my office some days later. Fortunately, I have a great admin assistant who deflected the call but gave me a good talking to.
FBR
I get tons of business cards at the club! I keep all of them in a drawer, for whatever reason lol, and almost never use them! Anyone can get a business card made up..so to me its not particularly impressive.
I work with a lot of impressive people, so it's extremely doubtful that you are going to impress me with it. If you mean it as a sign of trust, then that is fine, I won't abuse it.
To me it is just part of the job. If they were a good customer I'll email them, if not I just throw them all in a box.
in my experience, money guys i've danced for didn't have cards with them. or maybe they did and they didn't trust me with them. i don't care. but plenty gave me email addresses and stuff and they were legit. looked up some profiles on business websites and stuff too.
most of the cards i've gotten were crappy. i'm a snob. if you don't have a nice card, don't give it out.
not to mention...most of the cards i've gotten were from guys who wanted to date/fuck me and thought a card would be an in. like, yeah, you're important enough to have a business card so i should totally give you some sex since i might be lucky enough to hit the jackpot if you magically fall in love with me. right.
i'm such a cynic. i know.