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    I'm very new to the SC scene, and I have yet to go try out as I'm preparing (should take about another month or so). However I've read all the stuff about drinks, sitting with the customers, etc. But my question is, is drinking with the customers the best (or really only way) to make legit money? I'm asking because I've never drank alcohol before ( I'm 18 ), and frankly I don't care to. Especially if I know I'm on the job. Sure, it's "part" of the job....and it might add to the enjoyment. But it doesn't appeal to me to do that when the job I'm supposedly trying out for is dancing/showing my body. I'd rather do that then drink with the guys....no matter how little of alcohol it is. Will this be a problem for me in making good money? What would you suggest in handling this? It seems that's the "ushering" phase for getting acquainted and to eventually get dances going. But can conversation alone work or will that bore the guy? Will the guy feel turned off if you DON'T drink with him?
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    Having a drink is part of that social interraction that is normal in most guys' eyes of how men and women flirt with one another in a social setting. At 18 though, you obviously work in a club that allowes women under 21 to work there where alcohol is being served. This is not the norm in most parts of the country so be aware of that. This being said though, who said you can't have a bottled water? Or talk to your cocktail waitress and say that if you ask for a "Cosmo", then just bring by a glass of cranberry juice. The customer will never be the wiser. There is also the honest approach and say to your customer, "Well, I'm under the legal drinking age, but I'd love to have a diet coke with you!" Heck, that might even work to your advantage depending on the customer.

    Just remember that because you can't/don't drink alcohol doesn't mean that it has to be a negative situation. Just figure out a way to make it a positive one.

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    I'm not sure what the situation is at the clubs you're looking to work at, but the drink situation varies.

    In some clubs, they actually have a "drink hustle" in place where dancers help sell drinks by having the customer buy them one (some in fact require dancers to sell a preset number of drinks over the course of their shift). Some clubs have a rule where dancers cannot refuse a drink if they are asked by the customer. Sometimes the drinks are watered down, or actually non-alcoholic. In certain locales, some of the the aforementioned is also illegal.

    As far as being able to voluntarily accept a drink, I think it would simply be better when asked to inform the customer that you can't/don't want to drink alcohol, and if you can order a water/juice/soda. If he's cool with that, you can go on socializing, if not, then he was probably in more interested in getting you loosened up so you'll give a "better" dance later. Trust me, you don't want to be dealing with someone when he discovers that the "alcoholic" beverage he bought you is actually a N/A concoction.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sada063
    I'm very new to the SC scene, and I have yet to go try out as I'm preparing (should take about another month or so). However I've read all the stuff about drinks, sitting with the customers, etc. But my question is, is drinking with the customers the best (or really only way) to make legit money? I'm asking because I've never drank alcohol before ( I'm 18 ), and frankly I don't care to. Especially if I know I'm on the job. Sure, it's "part" of the job....and it might add to the enjoyment. But it doesn't appeal to me to do that when the job I'm supposedly trying out for is dancing/showing my body. I'd rather do that then drink with the guys....no matter how little of alcohol it is. Will this be a problem for me in making good money? What would you suggest in handling this? It seems that's the "ushering" phase for getting acquainted and to eventually get dances going. But can conversation alone work or will that bore the guy? Will the guy feel turned off if you DON'T drink with him?
    Thanks for any input.
    From my experiances, the only places where you can make money from drinks are the clubs that serve alcohol... and since you're 18, you work in a booze-free club, right?

    You're 18 and you've never had alcohol... first of all, how have you gone 18 years without ever having alcohol!? Depending on the reasons, you prob shouldn't start... especially at a club. It took me a long time to learn my limits, and even then I fuck up every once in a while.

    Did your club tell you to hustle drinks? Do you get a cut? I've noticed that a good conversation is the best way to get a few dances... and a regular customer. If he offers, have a water or, if you get a cut of drink sales and u want it to look like ur drinking, just make sure the (well-tipped) waitress knows to make your drinks sans the booze.

    As for hustling drinks, I've never done it... I've never been offered enough of a cut and I've heard too many custies complain about how they hate girls doing it. A simple, "what are you drinking?" works every time.
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    it's 18 and up to work in fla WITH alcohol. always has been. quite a few southern states as well. FYI

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    Next time I get out of CA, I MUST check out what these other clubs are like! Geez.
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    You're 18. It's illegal for you to drink.
    I'm 25. I have medical/food issues. I don't drink.
    Most of the time, I thank a customer for the offer, explain that I don't drink, then tell them that I'd rather them buy a dance than spend $4-6 on friggin' water. If it's someone I have to share a drink with, or sit with, I'll order the expensive water, and typically drink it quickly. I'm supposed to sell two drinks per shift. I never do.

    Something good to use... "Sweetheart I don't have to drink to be a whole lot of fun! I want to remember ALL of this in the morning!"

    Something I think is funny about Texas... I tell customers I can't drink. They say, "Oh, alright, we'll get you a beer."

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    If you don't drink, just say so. I've never rejected a dancer because she didn't want a drink. My fav ATF has given up drinking at work and only orders Red Bull, so whatever you prefer works for me.

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    First off, I don't think you are weird for not drinking at 18. I didn't have my first drink until I was 19, and up until that point I just didn't want to because underage drinkers look like dumb asses to me.

    I am not a big drinker, but when I do drink it is social and I never get drunk. I do know of clubs that will serve to under age dancers, this way the waitress/bartender gets a bigger tip. If you drink when working know your limit, what I do is take a drink from my first customer and sip on it. Get dances from him then go on to the next guy with the same drink in hand.

    Another thing that happens is I might have a customer who just wants my company. So he will want to buy me drinks and shots all night. As long as he is paying me to do so it's OK, but what I like to do when it's obvious they are trying to get me drunk is pretend you have to go to the bathroom and while you are gone talk to your waitress/bartender about faking your drinks for the rest of the night. The guy will never know.

    Most clubs will not serve you if you are under 21, so you shouldn't have a big problem. Just say no thanks to your customer, or take a juice. I would recommend atleast getting a water so you have something to drink together. You might find that you enjoy talking to guys before dancing, you get a feel for who he is and what he expects. I don't like it when guys just ask for a dance because they are the ones who try to pull fast ones on you in VIP...atleast that is my experience.

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    Alcohol free conversation will work just fine to get him to buy a dance. Most of my big money shifts have been dry ones, literally. If I'm super busy, I don't have time to sit and have a beverage of any sort. However, I've never had a customer say anything negative to me when he's offered to buy me a drink and I order a bottled water. He may ask why you aren't drinking, in your case all you gotta say is your age. If he offers to sneak you a shot, then just make your eyes all big and doe-like and say, "you don't want me to lose my job, do you?" If he keeps pressing you, run. He's more likely to try to test your limits during a dance then the guy who just accepts the fact that you aren't drinking.

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    I generally do not drink alcohol at work as well. If I must then I will order a glass of red wine and take this with me when working the room. This way I have a drink that I can sip and hence will last me a long time... and if I sit down at a table or what have you with a drink in my hand already then they won't offer (there is no need to) so that question is avoided. I also opt for red wine as my alcohol of choice due to even the cheap nasty red wine is healthier for one to drink than the spirits.

    Otherwise, why not order a soft drink at the bar and have in a short or baloon glass instead of a tall glass..... this way the person will naturally assume it is alcoholic due to the glass it is served in. It sounds silly however it works as people naturally assume the short glasses and baloon glasses are reserved for alcoholic drinks whereas the long glasses are the soft drinks.

    In the end, it is up to you. If you can do your 'job' sober... you have a distinct advantage over every other dancer who has to drink as part of the 'job'. You can be more professional this way. Unless there is a drink hustle at your club which you cannot get out of participating in then there is absolutely no reason for you to say NO.

    There is only a very small minority of guys/patrons who will look on you unfavourably and not buy a dance or five off you due to refusing the drink.


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    actually if you build rapport with a waitress or bartender theyll make sure that you never get alcohol but it looks like it is so the custy isnt offended.

    Order what they buy you, but the cocktail watress or bartender will adjust it for you.
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    Wow, thanks for all the responses. They're all helpful. I think you're right in the option of letting the waitress/bartender ultimately 'adjust' the drink to my preference, or either bottled water. That's a good choice I never thought of, and I'd be more then fine with it. Like I said it's just a matter for me I'd feel more comfortable just not drinking on the job as it might affect my progress and making money. If I’m more alert it won't. As far as I'm aware the place I'm looking at hires dancers from 18 and up and they do serve alcohol. I'm not fully sure if there is a hustle for drinks, but I've heard the dancers are allowed to drink. I could be wrong though, like I said I'm a newb when it comes to this. I'll keep you all updated though.

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    I'm only 18, I can't drink, and I wouldn't want to. Just say something like a red bull would be great. Then you can make up a sexy line about energy and dancing for him. If they comment on the non alcohol part you could say something like you'd rather be able to concentrate on them more. Plus if you mention you are only 18 the guys love that. Alot.

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