Going clubbing for the 1st time....any tips?

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Whisper

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Have fun, and don't expect to pick up too many girls there. Most females at clubs are either with a guy or group of friends already, and aren't looking to meet anyone...that's not to say they don't exist, just that they're tougher to find. Be nice, be yourself, and that should go a long way in convincing the girls you do happen to talk to that you aren't a typical club-going guy (read: a$$hat)

The only times I go clubbing now are with a group of friends, as I don't really enjoy dancing with random people. Either way, whether you're alone or with friends, just focus less on what others are going to think, an dmore on your own enjoyment.
 

richardycc

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Originally posted by: Whisper
Have fun, and don't expect to pick up too many girls there. Most females at clubs are either with a guy or group of friends already, and aren't looking to meet anyone...that's not to say they don't exist, just that they're tougher to find. Be nice, be yourself, and that should go a long way in convincing the girls you do happen to talk to that you aren't a typical club-going guy (read: a$$hat)

The only times I go clubbing now are with a group of friends, as I don't really enjoy dancing with random people. Either way, whether you're alone or with friends, just focus less on what others are going to think, an dmore on your own enjoyment.

hmmm..wrong, most females at clubs ARE looking to meet someone, do you think they just like to listen to distorted loud music and drink overpriced drinks?
 

Kenazo

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Originally posted by: Mwilding
wear some warm boots and make sure your club has the proper heft. Your fellow clubbers will not respect you if it takes more than 6 or 7 swings to finish off a seal

so that's what, 5 or 6 seal clubbing jokes? :)
 

beach2nd

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Originally posted by: Cooljt1
just going to an 18 year old and up one since i am not 21. any of you guys have tips? what do i need to wear, etc

Definatley wear underwear unless you are a girl, then in which case dispense of the underwear

:D
 

GasX

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Originally posted by: Kenazo
Originally posted by: Mwilding
wear some warm boots and make sure your club has the proper heft. Your fellow clubbers will not respect you if it takes more than 6 or 7 swings to finish off a seal

so that's what, 5 or 6 seal clubbing jokes? :)
jokes?
:confused:
 

MikePanic

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not to sound like a d!ck.... and i didnt read the whole thread

but if you have to ask for tips on "clubbing" then you shouldnt go anyway...

im not an old head... but ive been in the scene since 95 and worked as a photographer in clubs from late 99 to 2003....

biggest thing you need to know - dont make a fool of yourself... dont try to b "too cool" and don't get too drunk or too wrecked on pills and puke yourself
 

GTaudiophile

Lifer
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Just relax and let the music move you! Don't buy any X...you shouldn't need that to get a high...

Slowly approach another girl dancing, see if she turns towards you to dance along with you, and after the song, ask her for her name and start some friendly conversation. Then see if she'll let you buy her a drink...and go from there.
 

stev0

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Originally posted by: MikePanic
not to sound like a d!ck.... and i didnt read the whole thread

but if you have to ask for tips on "clubbing" then you shouldnt go anyway...

im not an old head... but ive been in the scene since 95 and worked as a photographer in clubs from late 99 to 2003....

biggest thing you need to know - dont make a fool of yourself... dont try to b "too cool" and don't get too drunk or too wrecked on pills and puke yourself

i have seen this so many times at the quest club in minneapolis its sad. the whole damn bathroom is covered in puke from people that drink to much, eat to much then dance to much.
 

GTaudiophile

Lifer
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Originally posted by: JoPh
one letter.

E

Two words:

Fvck that!

If you truly are into techno/trance, the music is plenty to get you "spaced" out.

Drugs are for the weak!
 

JulesMaximus

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Originally posted by: Trygve
Dress warmly. If you wear white, it'll probably make it easier to sneak up on the seals.

Yeah, wear a wetsuit!!! :p

I seriously heard some doofus go into a surf shop once and ask for a wetsuit to go clubbing (dancing) in. :roll:
 

TMPadmin

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Originally posted by: MikePanic
not to sound like a d!ck.... and i didnt read the whole thread

but if you have to ask for tips on "clubbing" then you shouldnt go anyway...

im not an old head... but ive been in the scene since 95 and worked as a photographer in clubs from late 99 to 2003....

biggest thing you need to know - dont make a fool of yourself... dont try to b "too cool" and don't get too drunk or too wrecked on pills and puke yourself

And have fun! Get out and dance like nobody is watching. Show some respect for yourself but don't be embarrased to let go a bit.
 

Pers

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Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Just relax and let the music move you! Don't buy any X...you shouldn't need that to get a high...

Slowly approach another girl dancing,see if she turns towards you to dance along with you, and after the song, ask her for her name and start some friendly conversation. Then see if she'll let you buy her a drink...and go from there.



let me guess, you watch a lot of tv, yea?
 

GTaudiophile

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Pers
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Just relax and let the music move you! Don't buy any X...you shouldn't need that to get a high...

Slowly approach another girl dancing,see if she turns towards you to dance along with you, and after the song, ask her for her name and start some friendly conversation. Then see if she'll let you buy her a drink...and go from there.



let me guess, you watch a lot of tv, yea?

Actually, not much in the past 6 months...

That "strategy" has been somewhat successful for me, so I'm just speaking from personal experience.
 

Modeps

Lifer
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Dance like no one is watching, Sing as if no one were listening, and live every day as it was your last.
 

PingSpike

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You can save a lot of time and money by just buying a 12 pack of beer and a porno and staying home.

I never got anywhere at clubs, because I can't dance I'm not that attractive and I'm not very smooth. And if I'm not getting any women at the club, I might as well stay the fvck home and drink the beer I bought from the super market. At least it didn't cost $5 a bottle.

Not sure if I'd seriously want to date many of those women that frequent the clubs around here anyway. Some are attractive, but they all seemed like vapid skanks.

But you need to experience it for yourself at least once.