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    Default Stripper Etiquette 101

    If you were going to conduct a class for newbies on stripper etiquette what you cover? I'm looking for anything from how to act in the dressing room to how to act on the floor.

    Thanks guys!

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    Newbie girls need to learn to lay off the alcohol. It's always those young ones you find crying or passed out in the dressing room...or complaining how someone 'stole' all their money. When it comes to drinks always know your limits! That is the most common way that new girls lose it.

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    Be friendly to ALL inside the club, no matter what (may sound tough but do-able). NO gossip. Don't drink, if you do some, don't get drunk, EVER. Always dress with class to undress, understand this is only a job, and don't ever take anything anyone says about you personal. No drugs. No activity that is NOT allowed by law and club rules.

    SMILE alot! Become a socialite. And act as though you really love your job. (Customers are not stupid.) Don't act or be bored, do something customer related. Be clean smelling, fresh hair, nails etc.

    Tip out generously! Don't argue or settle an issue in public with staff or another dancer. Don't ask to borrow very personal items. Better yet have your own or ask House Mom.

    And always take small breaks alone to regroup your mind, yoga or stretches for a few moments, maybe meditate in the bathroom stall.

    Don't live to work. Work to live. Go home shower, relax! Read a book, sleep etc. Treat others as you would want to be treated!

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    Due to the catty and petty nature of a lot of the girls that I've worked with, I've learned never to discuss money or how much you're making, even if it seems to be a good night for all of you, because there's always that aire of competition, and some girls WILL steal from you if they have the opportunity The only exception that is acceptable that I can think of when it comes to money is to complain about how poor the night has been for you. Otherwise, it's best to just keep your mouth shut!
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    I'm sure this is somewhat common sense, and yet you should always remember, when working or otherwise, "Please" and "Thank You" go a loooooong way.

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    Be pleasant, friendly but dont tell anyone at the club anything private about yourself........your personal life is yours. Watch your money and your costumes they will steal those too. Avoid forming personal relationships with girls in the club, especially sexual ones............not a good idea. Learned the hard way. Come to work with a good disposition, people feed off of negativity, especially other dancers. They will fu*k with you if they see a weakness in you. Be friendly, but guarded.......
    Bands will make me dance..........

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    I agree with not sharing personal info..Some (alot) of girls will use it against you when your trying to create a fantasy..being married, kids, boyfriend, age..whatever may and will be used to lose you money.

    Try to hang your dresses and outfits.....I know that really wrinkly dresses and outfits just look so bad when you walk out of the dressing room....Wash your clothes at everyday..or a couple times a week..I knew girls who ..jeez..I don't know if they ever did..ewwwww.....A new stripper doesn't want the rep..of being that "stinky bitch"


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    Do what you can to make sure your breath smells ok. sucking on lemons works.
    " Remember during each test there is some girl in Australia jealous of you who wants to do what you're doing."- Lilithmorrigan

    " If you're young and sexy, why not spend a few years
    Shopping and Fucking? Life is short, but youth is shorter. Ride the wheels off, I say." - FeministStripper

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    lets also not forget... do not intrupt a dancer that is engaged in a convo with a customer( your "reg" or not) it is just rude...do not ask for a dance even if the customer has promised you one already if he is at the stage with a dollar out watching the preformer on stage at that moment( damn i hate that)... be professional even if you don't like another girl, customers don't want to hear about catfights or how much you dislike another dancer, you don't need to get along with everyone but in my personal experiences guys have told me they enjoy our club because we all get along with each other and/or atleast seem to be friends.( i disagree with not forming friendships at work one of my best friends usually works the same day and shift as I and we met at the club)..... watch the other girls for tips on how to improve your stage show but do not steal their moves....... just basically be yourself ,have fun and make some $$$$


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    All our girls only wear baby lotion, it's one of the very few lotions that dont get the pole (and mirrors) greasy. Plus it smells good. One girl per customer at a table. Phones on viberate in the locker room.

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    if a girl has been siting with a guy and she leaves him to do something she has to do (stage for example) dont take him.

    if ordering food, ask everyone.

    keep your area neat and clean.

    if your club allows you to sit at the stage, only do so when asked or nessasary, do not take a customer away when the girl on stage is makeing money, and encourage him to tip her.

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    These are great! It has been suggested that I cover this in one of the dance classes I teach at the club. Lots of newbies!

    Thanks and keep 'em coming!

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    Pamela, I though your suggestions were right on. I'd add - don't wear anything that might constitute evidence, eg. perfume, sparkles. I've turned down loads of girls who I otherwise would have bought dances from for this reason. Remember that when we leave we have to go somewhere else. And keep smiling.
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    Don't chew gum - it looks terrible :o

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    Two other thoughts - if you want to develop regular customers, remember their names and ask them to come back and see you again. Every once in a blue moon a dancer will say, "Jim, I really enjoyed meeting you. Please come back and see me again." And I always do if at all possible. I'm surprised that doesn't happen more often. And when I do return there's nothing sexier than for her to remember my name from last time. It's worth lots of bucks.
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    Body oils of any type is a no no on stage. It is very dangerous. If you sprinkle when you tinkle please be a sweetie and wipe the seatie. If you are seating with a customer and another dancer comes around while on stage and dances in front of him whether you like the dancer or not encourage him to tip her. If you know a customer is not interested in you but interested in another dancer let her know, it'll come back to you when you need it most. Be on time for stage, don't keep the dancer before you waiting forever. It is very unprofessional, rude and selfish.

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    I'd say dont get involved in any gossip, and dont ever make yourself look weak. Im a nice person at work, and I dont have any problems but thats cause I dont engage in any of the gossip.
    If someone happens to tell me gossip, I NEVER tell someone else because I dont trust anyone and eventually it will get passed on.
    Be careful who you trust...
    and with customers, be nice! (unless of course ya get a jack ass )

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    Respect the veteran dancers! Don't come waltzing in thinking you know everything right off the bat. It seems to me that newbies now are quite different from when I started 7 years ago. Maybe I just have a short fuse when it comes to patience with the youngun's.
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    I guess i only have a few things i have learned in the last 6 years as a dancer ..
    1. Dont let every other word be fuck the comes out of your mouth.
    2. Dont tell the customer how many bills you got to pay to get him to give money cause its makes it look like your needy.
    3. dont get invovled in gossip that goes on goes it will just come back on you.
    4. dont cake on alot of perfume that will kill the customer just where lite body spray..
    5. Dont where any type of glitter aroud married men the will be very angry because it will come off on there close.
    6.the MAIN one of all dont cut throat a girl if you see her with a customer make sure shes done before you bum rush him .
    7. oh one more thing never tell another girls busniess to another customer thats a no no .. stuff like is she married or if she has a boy friend exc... play real stupid on this one ...you also never talk about another girl to a customer no matter how bad you hate her .. it just looks bad on you.. keep it to yourself ....
    8. Just do your job and go home is really stripper 101

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    Just a thought, don't take any shit from a customer. If he starts being a prick (you know, charming things like "Show me your tits first" before agreeing to a LD), just leave. You don't have to take crap like that and you shouldn't.

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    Everyone has such wonderful advice. Here is another biggy: DO NOT EVER date anyone you meet in a strip club, not a customer, coworker, or strip club employee. You will save yourself alot of grief and be able to work in a more comfortable environment.

    Don't ever ask to borrow any clothing for me or to use my cell phone. Unless its a life or death emergency, I'm not lending you my cell phone and I'm certainly never going to lend out my work clothes that have been on intimate parts of my body (and are certainly not going to be on yours).

    Also, don't forget to say my mantra as you first walk in the door, "I just want to get in, go to work, make my money, and then get the fuck out."

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    1. Stay OUT of the dressing room unless you are getting dressed. Nothing good comes from sitting on your ass talking shit about someone you know nothing about.

    2. Show up to stage ON TIME!!!

    3. Always help the other lady up and down from the set.

    4. Do NOT wear Oil based lotion and then do floor work.

    5. Do NOT get drunk...stay after your shift and sit with all the custys and ladies working ..running people off.

    6. Eat a friggin breath mint for gods sake.

    7. If he offers to purchase a drink...order something..anything.

    8. Dont wear lipstick that rubs off , it comes off on collars

    9. Pick your shoes up from the middle of the dressing room floor.

    10. How about flushing the toilet in the dressing room for once.

    11. Ask before using anyones ..anything.

    12. Always tip your staff. they take care of you so you should inturn take care of them. Otherwise dont bitch that the dj makes you the last set of the night or gives you crappy music.

    13. Please, Pardon and Thank you.

    14. Realize you dont sign the custys paychecks, so they can and should have variety in the clubs. They can spend their money where ever and how ever they see fit.

    15. You aren't there to be a snotty too good to be dancing ..dancer. You are there to be a Hostess, with a smile ..a fantasy.

    16. Save the sob stories for the newbies. They need something till they get a hustle

    17. Be friendly to all the girls. No matter how bad you'd like to beat her. Give them less and less to go on.

    18. NUMBER ONE RULE :::::


    JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE TAKING YOUR CLOTHING OFF FOR A LIVING , DOESNT MEAN YOU AREN'T A LADY. YOU ARE STILL A LADY SO FUCKING ACT LIKE IT!!!!!

    Okay there im done

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    i agree partially that yes, dont talk about money to other girls... but i do not agree it is ok when you are complaining how bad it is. psychologically, once you acknowledge the suckiness you have already labeled your night... and will fail. (plus, havent any of you noticed no matter how good the night there will always be a listening ear for this compliant?)
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    I make sure to emphasize to new girls, always ask to join a customer before you just plop down in the seat beside him. Never ever talk bad about other girls, especially if they have a boyfriend. Telling a customer that a certain dancer has a boyfriend can mess up her cash flow completely. I look at it like this, I'm not going to do anything to mess up any girl's income because I believe in karma. I simply can't afford it! Oh yeah, one more thing, WHAT GRADE ARE WE IN? Last time I checked you had to be 18 or older to work in a strip club. Therefore we should all be adults. ACT LIKE IT LADIES!

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    Dont copy every dancers moves to a tee!
    Dont ask to go home early because your new and sore!
    Dont tell other dancers how to do their job!
    Dont be stingy with tipping out!
    Dont dance to the same song that someone else has previously danced to!
    Dont ask girls to drive you home!
    Dont take up all the counter space with all your shit to get ready!
    If you get in trouble for doing something,DONT SAY "Well--- is doing it over there,how come it's ok for her?bah lah blah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Maybe im jaded,but I really cant stand the newbees that dont do their homework!

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