Finally did it!
I found a nice topless gown club in my area with no pole work required (table dances instead) so I went for it (because, well, I have pole fear) and I'm stoked that I did.
I went in at around 6:00 to audition, got to hang out and watch a few girls first, and was onstage by 7:00. I wasn't expecting to work that night, but the manager said I could stay on and I wasn't about to say no, I was having a blast and had already been asked for a private dance, all my nerves went out the window...
...Until my second set, that is, when I caught the strap of my dress in my heal and it snapped. Thank god for momma in the dressing room with the safety pins! Then, third or fourth set, I was on my back with my head laying over the edge of the table infront of a custy, and I knocked his drink on him, which was, you know, just fantastic. At least it gave me the oppurtunity to giggle and say "oops, I just got you all wet! and we weren't even in the private rooms *wink*...hope i can make it up to you later." Later, he bought his friend (bachelor) a shower show from me, and I couldn't care less if it was 'cause he actually liked me or if it was for irony's sake.
By around 10:00 or 11:00 I wasn't stumbling in my heels anymore at least, though by 12:00 they were starting to blister. I walked out with $515 after tipping out the DJ, valet and car-walker person. (Side note, I didn't tip out the house mom, and she was such a help! I just forgot, thought of it on the way home -- Is that customary to tip her out?)
Anyways, now it's the morning after and my knees feel like they got trampled by a herd of elephants after serving as a stage for a tap dancing troupe...I even have bruises on my spine, and god are my hammies and ass muscles sore. I read in other threads about arnica gel and bromelain, iron and vitamins and whatnot -- definitely going to go out by the the gel and supplements today. But now for the questionaire...
~What can I do to be more careful about bruising while I'm actually dancing? Any special tricks that save your knees and thighs?
~What are good conversation pieces? I mean, what's appropriate to ask and what should you just steer clear of...I've always been one of those shy, innocent-looking closet-freaks that tends to be more comfortable using my sexuality than conversating (This, I'm aware, is a personal problem, ha). You'd think that shouldn't be a problem at a stripclub, but we get a lot of upscale clientele that will pay good $$$$$$ just to buy an hour of conversation/alone time in the steak house, and a few dances inbetween at the regular rate, so I feel like its important to know what sort of knowledge will make them cream their pants and what is totally taboo to talk about. Tips/personal experiences/stories would really help me here 
~Another thing -- A few obnoxious repeat questions/comments I got throughout the night fell along the lines of:
- "You're too _____ (sweet/nice/beautiful/innocent/intelligent) to be here, I want to get you out of this."
- "If you don't mind me asking...why do you do this?"
- "So what's your real name?"
- "Let me get your phone number..."
- "Are you bisexual/a lesbian?"
I'm sure you've all heard 'em--How do you answer them though, or with the first one at least steer the subject away. I told the guy who asked for my number that I just wasn't allowed and didn't feel comfortable breaking rules on the first night, which was total B.S. (I think) and it got me out of the situation but it also lost me someone who was spending good money...The last question I thought was odd, I heard it at least 3 times, and I only found it odd because I am "bisexual" (I don't really like titles, but in the past 3 years I've dated more women than men--though still both, so I guess its accurate.) Does anyone get that question alot or do I exude something that I'm unaware of? Lol
I know this is super long, but tips and feedback are appreciated ladies
Thanks!
Holli
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