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    Ok, do you think that if I were to throw some extra bucks at my DJ, etc, that would be considered sucking up to make up for the fact that I can't do my job? I can do my job, I just had some girl at a club I used to work at tell me not to overtip cuz then I look desperate or something for the DJ and or bouncers to "hook me up". I didn't see it that way, but does anyone else? I enjoy having a good relationship with the people I work with, plus the DJ and I were good friends, but still do you think that overtipping is considered "Sucking up"?
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    no....the dj works off of tips too so .......would u be mad if a customer tipped u too much???? probably not.....so he probably doesnt give it a second thought

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    No, I don't think it's sucking up. If they go the extra mile to help you out they deserve a tip especially if you want them to help you out again. Tipping is what this business is all about, everyone who work at the club works off of tips.

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    I constantly tip more, and I get more business because of it. The management and waitresses have been at the club longer than me, and know more people. When a high spender comes in, the people I tip tend to introduce me and talk me up to them, resulting in business.

    A rule of thumb a lot of girls use is if the person does u a special favor, then u may tip them extra, but I tip extra regardless because I can afford to do so and its good business.

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    I tested out this over tipping one night. Doubled my income because I tipped him to put me on stage more. These were one song forty to hundred dollar stages. Much more valuable than dances.


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    I don't know a single DJ who's ever thought I was "desperate" or a kiss ass because I've tipped well.

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    Is is cost-effective to tip above and beyond?

    I used to tip at one club about 3x more than everyone else. And I tipped people who generally weren't tipped, like the bathroom attendent in the MEN'S restroom. Let's just say that when I really needed them to do their job and I got caught in a horrible customer situation, NO ONE HAD MY BACK.

    I now tip slightly above what everyone else is tipping. Slightly above because it makes the work environment friendlier and the few extra bucks paid is worth it to me.

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    I tip everyone a little more than I have to, and if I have a reason to, quite a bit more. One of our DJs is great, has a lot of stuff I want to dance to, and even recommends bands to me that I might like. Our other DJ has only "popular" music and often does not have songs I want. I give him a couple dollars more than I have to, while I give the other DJ double what I have to.

    I wish there was a bouncer worth anything, and I'd tip him a lot. Around here, "bouncers" get tipped to carry girls' bags around like we're princesses or something. Try yelling at a guy who grabs my ass once in a while and you'll get my money, otherwise, I can carry my own bag, thanks.

    Try tipping people extra for a couple weeks, and see if it pays off. If not, go back to tipping what you feel they really deserve.

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    tip what you want, I thnk the dj would be happier to get more. If you get a big tip from a custy do you complain?

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    I think whoever told you that just doesn't want you tipping well and getting the extra benefits that generally buys. Like getting more hookups with spending custies, music preference, etc. Perhaps she also figures if some girls tip better, the staff will begin to expect if of her as well, or give her less preference because she doesn't tip as much.

    Tip what you think is fair. Fuck whatever the other girls say.

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    I've never tipped the DJ more than what his rate is. If I asked for a certain song to be played- then I would do that. Our club follows a strict rotation- it's not up to him who goes on stage and when.

    I can see why people would think that way- perhaps you should ask around more and see what everyone else does.

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    I don't tip crazy amounts, but I tend to tip a little more than average. To the DJ especially. Now I am not in ANY way saying a DJ should get some crazy shit like 10% of our earnings. NOFUCKENWAY!!! But a few extra bucks sure go a long way.

    Like, at my current club where *technically* we're not supposed to bring in our own music, I not only get to bring mine in, but the DJ plays whatever I want for me and does not play it for other girls. At least while I'm there, which is all I care about. He does not do that for other girls. Bouncers like to get me when a custy asks for a girl. They also point me in the direction of known spenders. Waitresses or bartenders will do the same. This all helps me make more money and it is worth the few bucks to keep on the good side of these people. And boy, does it EVER improve their attitudes toward me and the general feeling they give me about coming to work. The doorguy is HAPPY to walk me to my car at 3am, even if I had to park 4 blocks away. Makes for a very nice work environment.

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    I always tip the DJ close to the most or at least up there with the top tips. THe other girls sit in the back and bitch and moan all night then when they have to tip the minimum 15 or 20 dollars they are enraged that they barely .made more than that. I always tip enough so that they will put me on good set times, play what I like and request and have fun with me. I dont think its sucking up, but it did help 2 of the Djs realize that I am in control and if they dont play music I like they lose out.

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    At my home club, I always tipped over what was expected and received a more "lax" treatment for the dj because I did so. He'd be lenient on me if I needed more time to get ready, if I were sick every huge once in awhile, he'd let me bail, I was even allowed to choose where in the line-up I wanted to be that would make me the most $. I found I got back what I put out so to me, in that particular circumstance it was worth it.

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    i over tip all the time. they appreciate it. nothing is wrong with it.

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    The only downside of overtipping that I've ever experienced is that the staff starts to expect it from you if you consistently tip very high, and can get cranky when you tip them regular rate. Once I figured this out, I would only tip above when I had a very profitable night, but then I would tip WELL above, and say something to the effect of "Thanks for helping me have such a good night." I sort of hoped that this would reinforce a little cause-and-effect into their brains, and it seemed to work.

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    yes teeth I think that would work well. Just make sure they know that if they help me have a great night that they will be rewarded for it...Good thinking :-)
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