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    I have been dancing for a few months now, and reading these forums even longer. From what I've seen, Christmastime brings regulars bearing gifts. Some of the older threads praise gifts like lambskin rugs, leather and suede goods, tequila with worms, etc. I'd be absolutely horrified to receive anything like this, being a vegetarian for over a decade (and a vegan for 6 years of that). I would hate to think that animals had to die for ME.

    I'm a classy and polite person. I would never yell at or abuse a customer who obviously wanted to do something thoughtful and impressive. However, I don't particularly want to pretend I love a mink-trimmed coat, and encourage that customer to buy more. I know there are lots of vegs on this board (I recently read the "Anti-Fur" thread), and probably other girls who have received offensive gifts as well. I could just pass the item on to charity, but I absolutely hate thinking that someone made money using an animal this way.

    I would really like to have dancers who have been in similar situations to help me out. I would especially love to have custies advise me on ways to tastefully decline a gift (if that's even possible) without hurting feelings. How can I be a friendly fantasy girl without giving up a crucial part of who I am?

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    Default Re: Nervous about Christmas gifts

    this makes you nervous?

    If this comes up (can't imagine how often it would), then you can say you appreciate it, but don't generally accept gifts from customers.

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    Default Re: Nervous about Christmas gifts

    I was browsing older threads, and it seemed like it happens a lot. Maybe it doesn't.

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    Default Re: Nervous about Christmas gifts

    not really...gifts are rare

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    How do they not know that you are vegan? I bring up my vegetarianism with every customer. It's a great way to get them curious about you (and buy dances). Tell them next time you see them.

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    Honey, you're fretting for nothing; and if that be the case, send it my way!
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    Wear a peta button. If you work nude, a sticker.

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    wake up girl these are real men we work with not the ones on tv lol please don't worry about reciving furs lol lol.

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    LoL Best gift i've gotten is a dozen roses. And that was from a custy thats been a regular since I started waitressing!

    Wait... I had a guy buy me a HUGE stuffed panda from a lady who walks around the club selling stuffed animals to customers to buy for the dancers.

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    I think lunchboxes badge / sticker idea is a good one though - one of those "Against animal testing" ones would be good!
    Alternativly you could make a necklace with a slogan on it - you know how you can buy letter beads, there are some pretty ones around? I have various ones and people always stop to read them or ask what they say.

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    ...uh, I got a tank top once and some panties...
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    I don't think that animal products would be all that common as a gift. The best stuff I've got is some Ralph Lauren perfume and a box of expensive truffles. I agree with Lizette, sometime in casual conversation mention to your regs that you are a vegan and against fur. That shouldn't be a turn off unless they are a cattle rancher lol
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    Any customer who will buy you expensive gifts will be a wealthy loyal regular, and those types get to know you somewhat through lots of club visits, and phone conversations. They will ASK YOU what you want, give you the money to get it, or take you to the store to get it.

    You are worrying for nothing. NEVER turn down a gift. A customer the other night who is somewhat of a regular bought me as a birthday gift a gift basket from Super Wal Mart filled with bath products. It cost a whopping $12.92. It was returned to the same store he bought it at the next day and I put the $12.92 in my pocket. LOL.

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    Youll see more crappy jewelry (cubic zirconia LOL) or gift cards than anything else.

    expensive gifts come with strings
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    why not sell any such gift you do get, and donate the money to an animal shelter or other pro-animals cause? that way, you keep your reg and your karma.
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    i say sell the gift, and go to some ranch where ya know there's a cow about to go to slaughter and buy it. Then yer karma is even better
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    Default Re: Nervous about Christmas gifts

    and then what, Blade? You have a cow to take care of!

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    Default Re: Nervous about Christmas gifts

    As a fellow 12 year veggie I would have to agree that any customer that is willing to buy you an expensive gift will know you well enough not to buy you something you don't want. But there are some idiots out there, if someone does, accept it and return it or donate the profits like soemone else said.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Emily
    and then what, Blade? You have a cow to take care of!
    UGH!!! Just like a woman to point out the flaw in my plan!!

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    if anyone of your customers are buying you gifts they probly figured out your a vegetarian by now.not trying to be rude but most of the vegans i've me went out of their way to tell people about it. i've only bought gifts for one dancer & only brecause she was very depressed & i thought it might cheer her up.

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    In all my years, I've never had a club customer buy me a gift just out of the blue. I've had thongs and such bought for me at the club boutique, etc....Stripperweb isn't reality, and girls like to brag.....don't worry, chances are all you'll get is a whole bunch o cash for dances, and that's what you want!

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