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    Default Suggesting Specific Tip (Ex. $50) in Club Where Against Rules to Overcharge

    I got hired at a new club, but I'm weary about working there. Lapdances, on Mondays, are only $10. Everyday, dancer gets only $50 from 15 min. room (about $10/dance), and usual lapdances are $20 (air dance). It's hard for me to stack air dances bc they're, well, AIR dances, and I feel like $50 ($100, total, but 1/2 goes to club) is not much money for about 5 songs. Plus, I think the average tip out is $50. I was told that overcharging would get you fired on the spot. I'm used to being able to overcharge - it's usually undercharging that's bad. We are allowed to ask for a tip, however. We aren't allowed to demand one, though. My question is...how would I ask for a specific tip? I feel like I should at least get $100 for 15 minutes, but I'm not allowed to charge that. I'm used to asking for a tip, but not a specific one. How should I word it?

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    Default Re: Suggesting Specific Tip (Ex. $50) in Club Where Against Rules to Overcharge

    Ergh, I wish I could remember who said this, but I can't! I read here a while ago about a great tip line. It was like, "The dance/room is $X, and gentlemen who enjoy their dance tip an additional $X." This line has gotten me some money, so thank you to whoever came up with it! The other thing I say to guys a lot is, "It's $X to the club and $X to help me pay for [university and degree of the day]!"

    I find the key to getting good tips is to present the possibility of tipping in a subliminally non-optional (i.e. don't say "if you enjoyed your dance tips are always appreciated" say "I can tell by your smile that you loved your dance. [Insert tip line]") manner that compliments the customer for doing it (calling him a gentleman and reminding him that he's supporting a hard working, boot-strapping college student).

    My club has strict rules against overcharging, too. Management knows I do this though and they're fine with it.

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    Default Re: Suggesting Specific Tip (Ex. $50) in Club Where Against Rules to Overcharge

    Do you think I should worry about it turning off a lot of regulars, as it's a regulars-based club?

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    Default Re: Suggesting Specific Tip (Ex. $50) in Club Where Against Rules to Overcharge

    Ohhh. It might. How many nights have you worked at this club so far? Do the other dancers ask for tips or just passively wait for them? I think you should see what the other dancers are doing. If it's a regulars-based club and none of the other dancers are asking for tips, it could make you look bad to ask.

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    Default Re: Suggesting Specific Tip (Ex. $50) in Club Where Against Rules to Overcharge

    just ask for a tip and if they give you something small pout and say "that's all you think I deserve?"

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    Default Re: Suggesting Specific Tip (Ex. $50) in Club Where Against Rules to Overcharge

    i got in trouble at the first place i worked at for for tips lol this was a long time ago, but it did make me quite a bit of extra money. our dances were 10 and 25, but when i was done i would be like, "if you really like it tips are appreciated" and it would usually grant me an extra few to a five. on the 15 min you should tell customers that although it is 100, you only get half of that. if they are cool they will usually be like, "oh really? that sucks!" and tip without asking/overcharging. but if you do not feel good about making the amount this place offers you, look at it as a temp job and search around for something better. unless you are 20 miles away from any other clubs, i am sure theres a place where they charge more for dances in your area. even if theres not, it may be worth it to drive a little longer, up to 45 minutes is the norm where i live. remember, you are worth what you think you are and if you think you are worth more than this club, 1, custis will pick up on it and 2, this place may make you feel shitty. weigh your options, and good luck!

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    Default Re: Suggesting Specific Tip (Ex. $50) in Club Where Against Rules to Overcharge

    ^I second AA's advice on finding another club if at all possible. Having to give away half your money is pretty brutal, especially when they make it so difficult to overcharge/ask for tips.

    I'd say give the club a shot for a busy shift (certainly not a Monday) and see how it goes. Maybe the earning potential is very high despite the club's cut and it'll be worth it. If not, you'll at least know for sure and then can either move on to another club, or at least know exactly what you're working with and we can figure out how to deal.

    For now, look for non-regular customers, especially out-of-towners. Always ask the customer if they've been there before or if they come visit often. If not, you'll have an easier time charging them more via the tip because they won't be used to the standard price. If yes, feel them out. The other girls may have conditioned them tip already. Still mention it, but let their reaction be a gauge for how you deal with other regulars.

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    Default Re: Suggesting Specific Tip (Ex. $50) in Club Where Against Rules to Overcharge

    Yup, and when you get the other club and have worked there a couple of times to know you like it, I'd still do some shifts occasionally over at the first club and overcharge. Your second club is your safety net if the first one boots you.
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    You working in MI?
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