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    Default do you act like a brain-dead idiot at work?

    i work in dallas, fort worth, austin, and houston

    the majority of the girls i've seen play the stereotypical stripper game- laughing way too much, acting appalled at very basic information, etc. from what i've noticed, the guys don't seem to be incredibly into it (e.g. okay yeah fine lets go do a dance so you can leave me the hell alone). a lot of them brag about the huge money they're making but they assume no one notices that they haven't been in the VIP room once. unless they're swiping wallets or something, but i doubt that


    i tend to go with the reading-the-customer approach, but i can only play dumb for so long. the type of dudes that appreciate that behavior rarely spend much in comparison, in my experience.


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    Default Re: do you act like a brain-dead idiot at work?

    For the most part, I act like the "dumb stripper" because with most customers, I just want to have short, superficial conversations with them before they buy a few dances. I open up with some guys if it is slow and they seem like they'd be interesting or if it seems like it would be really worth my time to let them get to know me and my winning personality lol. I've gotten VIPs from both.

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    Default Re: do you act like a brain-dead idiot at work?

    Ha...yeah.....the other night I made a stockholm syndrome/Patty Hearst joke that went WAY over the PLs head.
    But! He ended up being a guy who "doesn't buy dances" so I got some tip money and moved on.

    I'm the type who really DOES need to dumb herself down but either a) I forget to censor myself too late or B) I'm shooting the shit and entertaining myself in conversation and just end up laughing by how I really need to learn how to play dumb.

    I dunno. It just makes me wicked self conscious trying and that fucks with my hustle more.
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    Default Re: do you act like a brain-dead idiot at work?

    Back when I was dancing, I don't think I was physically able to do it even if I wanted! You can have fun at work, entertain the customers, and make money without putting on the ditz persona.

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    Default Re: do you act like a brain-dead idiot at work?

    No I do not. I may avoid certain subjects if I think the customer isn't capable of understanding or interested.
    And they don't excatly want intellectual concersation anyways (some do, but not most I have found)

    But I would never compromise myself in that way because I think it perpetuates a stereotype and is degrading..

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    When I danced I would dumb it down a little. I noticed when I would just be myself without a couple drinks in me, my conversations end up being too cerebral. Talking about current events never helped me sell dances. I either feigned being horny or pretended I had one two many drinks, and guys loved that.

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    Default Re: do you act like a brain-dead idiot at work?

    I dumb it down sometimes. I find that customers like the "ditzy blonde girl" thing. It seems as if intelligent women are intimidating to them, or they'd rather just take me out for coffee instead (It's not going to fucking happen! Give me your cash, bitch!).

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    Default Re: do you act like a brain-dead idiot at work?

    I don't go out of my way to hide my intelligence when I'm working, but with most guys we're talking about things that never lets it show. The times it does show tends to be around guys who are after decent conversation and it can get me some great VIPs. It just depends on what I'm picking up from the customer.



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    Default Re: do you act like a brain-dead idiot at work?

    Great topic! I struggled with this the entire time I danced! I tend to be very sarcastic by nature, and enjoy intelligent conversations, but I felt like I came off "too serious" (or too big of an a-hole if they didn't "get" my humor). I think intelligent women (many times) intimidate the hell out of men, and a strip club is a place where these types come to let loose and feel like the alpha male (ugh). So I learned to play it person to person. Some guys I would force myself to put on the moron act, but it was hard to do without a few drinks because it just isn't my personality. Unfortunately this happened a lot. I noticed that at the club I was at the ditzy types (whether they put on the act or it was just their nature) seemed to do well.

    I'm interested to hear everyone's replies!!!!
    I'd grab my trumpet and I'd do a stripper sound, like the old Louis Armstrong, real raspy. And the people would go nuts! Then I knew that the sexual, sensual, guttural sound, that throbbing sound, is where it's at.

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    Default Re: do you act like a brain-dead idiot at work?

    Anytime I act the least bit intelligent or give them my actual "likes" (science for instance) I loose the sale. Having blond hair doesn't help their initial idea of who I should be, what fantasy they're projecting on my appearance.

    So yes, I dumb it down and maybe laugh a little loud.

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    Default Re: do you act like a brain-dead idiot at work?

    I definitely dumb it down in most cases, mostly because I dont really want to take the time to talk to them, I dont want to have unnecessary conversations because it emotionally drains me if they dont end up buying...I wouldnt say I act stupid though, more like fun/horny?, I prefer to ask them questions about themselves and have them talking, the less talking I need to do the better!

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    Default Re: do you act like a brain-dead idiot at work?

    guys like the smart stripper more but they spend more on the dumb stripper. I'm not "compromising" myself by acting dumb and my wallet doesn't think it's degrading at all.

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    Default Re: do you act like a brain-dead idiot at work?

    I wouldn't say I act brain dead, but I act very bubbly and lighthearted. I tend to find a happy medium with how smart or educated I sound. If I sound too smart it makes guys feel dumb...which won't help me financially, but if I act too dumb it's gets old to the guy real quick, which also doesn't help financially. Reading the customer and acting accordingly in response to them is what works for me (when my area is in season).

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    Default Re: do you act like a brain-dead idiot at work?

    Great topic as I struggle with this myself. I am naturally an intelligent person, so it's hard to talk to people without sounding smart. I just try to keep it light and flirty. Some guys i've found have actually enjoyed talking to an intelligent lady over a braindead ditz. I remember one night i made $100 one night from one guy just by sitting and talking to him, and then he took me back to VIP where we just sat and talked some more. When we were sitting together at the bar he was actually joking about the girls sitting next to him and how dumb they were. Some of the classier guys like a brain on their women I've found... as long as you're not talking about politics or physics or something i think it's ok. lol. Now, if i can tell it's just the average joe I try to dumb it down, though I have trouble in this area because I tend to talk intelligently. I just act super horny and it seems to work for me.

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    Default Re: do you act like a brain-dead idiot at work?

    What I do is feel out the customer's personality and mood after a minute or two talking to him, and watching body language, then mirror it. It's a psychological trick. Yes, in a strip club it's best to be bubbly and air-headed, but IMO it takes talent to "dumb down", LMAO! It's not that easy!

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    I find I get two kinds of VIP guys.. more subdued thinker types that want good conversation and the crazy drunk party types. I think girls that can pull off the horny party girl that is soooo into her guy are the ones that can keep them up there for hours. I find the thinker types are too smart for their own good in the sense that they budget themselves and don't drink too much so leave once time is up.. but the time with them is more fun and easier IMO. On the floor I act ditzy if I sense that a guy isn't gonna spend a lot and try to have a conversation. Like ones that instantly ask what my boyfriend thinks, or interviewing me about my life story, or locals that wanna know where I hang out. Sorry but I can't give too much away to someone looking to buy a dance, gotta save my energy for the big spenders. Plus there's nothing worse than getting sucked into conversation with a cheapo that just wants to date you. But I find being ditzy and too giggly comes off as super fake and annoying so I do not do it if I sense the guy is gonna be good. With those guys I try to make a somewhat genuine connection with while seeming relaxed and interested in him.

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    Great thread! That "Stockholm syndrome" comment almost made me pee my pants! I felt like that all last night. Personally, I suck at dumbing it down, it puts me in a bad mood which screws with my money. I have a typical routine that I share with "special" customers, ill sit for a few minutes & if I see we can have a decent conversation, ill pitch for a dance or a tip, if they say no, or not now, ill say, "well, im actually really enjoying talking to you, but you know how it is, im going to go work the room, but ill come back & hang out in a little while since I really like you & that keeps my head in a good place." And its true, ill usually come back & be able to relate with them over people-watching and little experiences weve both had in the club. Hell, the other night I had a conversation with a guy about nietszche & marque de sade , he did dances & tipped me generously saying it was the most refreshing conversation hed had in Weeks. and thats what guys are coming for-to be stimulated or refreshed, and we can do it with our minds & our bodies. I also get pretty grouchy when guys are condescending and try to treat me like a dumb stripper, ive nipped that at the start by often walking up to guys, smiling real big, adjusting my bra a little & saying, "so do you want to talk about descarte & the Chinese economy?" This usually gets a good laugh & breaks the ice for other things.
    I usually have about 4 of these "special" customers a night, & they really do keep me sane. How much tyeyre spending on me varies & I bide my time accordingly. The rest is filler, im a natural extrovert most of the time, & will talk hunting with Hicks, beer & parties with frat boys, city attractions with tourists, or sometimes hardly talkin at all & just sellin booty to whoever likes my look-but if that was all I was doing every night I wouldnt be able to fake enjoying myself enough to continue doing this job.

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    Default Re: do you act like a brain-dead idiot at work?

    At the beginning of the night when I haven't had alcohol yet, or if it's slow and I'm bored, I can definitely act too much like myself: brainy, sarcastic, and kind of asshole-y. I think I've learned the guys that come into my club don't like that(it's a dive).

    They do however, love the flirty bedroom eyes, dark haired, smooth talking vamp. They all say they like my eyes and smile so I turn that shit way up. Breathy answers. Act like every naughty cheerleader they wanted but never had. So yes, I definitely dumb it down. Sexy cheerleader personality closes wayyyy more sales than Tina Fey.

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    Default Re: do you act like a brain-dead idiot at work?

    I don't act like a blatant idiot, but I do laugh way too often or too loud and play stripper.. but I can't help it; afterall, he is the funniest guy I've ever met.

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    Quote Originally Posted by alpha centauri View Post
    the guys don't seem to be incredibly into it (e.g. okay yeah fine lets go do a dance so you can leave me the hell alone).
    I don't have a problem with at all, as long at they give me the money.......

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    I do it when I'm feeling lazy. If I just want to get in and out of a conversation quickly, I pull this act out.

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    Default Re: do you act like a brain-dead idiot at work?

    with customers, i match the intellegence of my conversation with the intelligence of their conversation. if a businessman comes in i'll steer the conversation in a more sophisticated direction. if a drunk wild bachelor party comes in, the only conversation is OHMYGAHHD HAIIII whilst rubbing boobies.

    whichever one is going to make me the most money with that particular customer.

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    Default Re: do you act like a brain-dead idiot at work?

    Quote Originally Posted by charlotte. View Post
    guys like the smart stripper more but they spend more on the dumb stripper. I'm not "compromising" myself by acting dumb and my wallet doesn't think it's degrading at all.
    Could not have said it better myself.

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    Default Re: do you act like a brain-dead idiot at work?

    I'm the total opposite. I mean, I'm a well-spoken pre-law college student and there's no way I'd ever dumb myself down for a customer. Plus, the men I usually approach (for big money, anyway) are middle-aged, accomplished business men who appreciate my intellect. Dancers who can engage a customer in conversation do better than the dumb ones who can't hold a conversation. My customers love the fact that I'm not just "hot," but that I'm smart and motivated as well. I hear a lot of "wow, you don't sound like the typical stripper" remarks and I like that. Even the younger nickel-and-dime type customers that I may only get a couple of dances out of, I still won't dumb myself down. I can act bubbly and fun and still be articulate. My intelligence doesn't really hinder me, it's an asset that some dancers don't have.

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    Default Re: do you act like a brain-dead idiot at work?

    This reminds me of a conversation with a friend and a regular of ours. We were discussing gluten free alternatives to flour and I named a few. She said: "Stop having a brain you have big tits!"
    "Fake tits are like Kevlar. They don't guarantee your chances of survival but they sure as hell improve it."
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    I try to keep the conversation light and sexy, and try not to talk about anything "deep," unless they mention it first. Still, I won't delve into deep unless he is really feeling a unique connection over the subject.

    Now, the first thing I said is I TRY. There are some days when I hear my voice slipping into it's normal, deepish tone, and I'm not acting dumb and girly enough. I blow those sales.

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