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    Several weeks ago there was a massive snowstorm on of all times Friday night. I dance at private parties and unfortunately I was unable to make it to one of my jobs that night. As the weather got worse and worse I called and contacted the customer several times and told them I might have trouble, and eventually that I would be unable to make it. I told the client if he was interested in re-scheduling I'd be happy to once my schedule was open again to do so. I've been talking back and forth with the client and offering things like half off the usual rate for the show, it seems the only way to make him "happy" out of the situation is to slightly bend my "no touching" rules. Since most of my work comes from word of mouth or return clients (the nightlife newspaper ads don't draw in nearly as many calls as you might think) I always try to make sure my customers are satisfied with my work but I'm having a change of heart.

    What does everyone else think? Has anyone else had a problem like this before?
    --Sarah

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    If you have a no touching policy I wouldn't change it. If he can't realize that the weather kept you from keeping the booking he's an idiot, especially in Chicago!

    I'd offer the discounted price but wouldn't waiver on the no touchning. If most of your work comes from word of mouth you might encounter more customers who heard about touching and expect that to.

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    very very true susan. give the dink a discount but dont let him touch if that is your rule! if he doesnt like it, apologize for the sceduleing inconveince and offer him the discount or whatever...if he stills says no tell him your'e sorry and hopes he changes his mind and to call you if he does want to hire you again. dont cut yourself short though girl. if you dont want to be touched then don't get touched. there's plenty more horny guys with money where he came from dont worry gurl!!!
    fuck it.


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    Absolutely. Don't give up the no touching policy. After all, if you rely on primarily a word of mouth type of advertising, it will just give you more trouble later on.



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    Fuck him,act of nature.

    Giving him a discount is one thing.
    He somehow thinks he is owed something now that you have even entertained the idea of giving extras or crossing personal lines.
    Fuck him.
    You dont need this guy.

    He is trying to take advantage of a situation and will try again at every turn from now on.

    My advice,when he calls,retract your offer for half price,charge him TRIPLE for the insult!!

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    Girl, don't do anything that you are not confortable doing.

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    Fuck him.
    You dont need this guy.
    Sounds like a fucking creep. Most anybody will try to push you to test your limits. Stand your ground. He's not a movie-star or anything, how does he deserve extra?
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    stick to your policy...if he cant deal with that then to hell with em...

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    Don't change the no-touch! That is a business no-no! It wasn't your fault you couldn't make it.

    It's esp. a dangerous policy change if you spread by word of mouth. Your next client may say ''Well, I heard you were good because you allow touching'', and refuse his business when he hears that's not so.

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    Yeah, I'm just going to offer the guy the discount that I did before. I got into a long discussion with him Monday night about rescheduling which is how all of this came up. Thanks for all the help everyone

    I've noticed most of the other girls on this board are club dancers and wouldn't likely have much party experience but I'm thrilled there were people there to help me out.
    --Sarah

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    Quote Originally Posted by Veronica13
    He's not a movie-star or anything, how does he deserve extra?
    Do movie stars deserve extras for some reason?

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    I've done parties, usually through a club but still outside of the club. Still, the situation is very similar in a club, like here:
    dancer: com'on, let's go have a dance.
    custy: okee.
    DJ: and Dancer, you're up next!
    dancer: crapit!
    custy: You said you'd give me a dance! I'm going to leave!
    dancer: hey, don't, as soon as I get off stage I'll give you a dance, half price.
    custy: okay, I guess. but I want some extra touching too, then!

    Com'on, that's just unreasonable. Let's reemphasize, though, YOU DON'T NEED HIM! let him go.
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