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

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SendTrash

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Who are you going with?. well, that doesn't matter, just as long as your group has some girls along for the ride... it really bites to have to get continously shot down asking girls to dance at a club.

They are usually with their own friends and don't want to dance with a stranger.
 

PingSpike

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Originally posted by: SendTrash
Who are you going with?. well, that doesn't matter, just as long as your group has some girls along for the ride... it really bites to have to get continously shot down asking girls to dance at a club.

They are usually with their own friends and don't want to dance with a stranger.

Thats why the music in the clubs is so loud. So you can pretend you didn't hear them tell you to get lost, and just continue to dry hump their rear.
 

Skiguy411

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Originally posted by: Modeps
Dance like no one is watching, Sing as if no one were listening, and live every day as it was your last.

^Very good adivce, although, hard to follow for me at least.
 

RaynorWolfcastle

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Originally posted by: PingSpike
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.

LMAO
PingSpike.bitterness++;
 

spliffstar69

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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.

and Go HOME with her from there sounds better :)
 

pcmodem

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99.9% of the users here are not the club/lounge type...

Here's some advice from someone that's spent years in the scene off and on...

TIPS: :D

1. Strip down your wallet, carry only most BARE essentials, such as your ID/Drivers License and only 1 credit card or ATM card

2. Take some gum or breath mints

3. Carry enough cash for admission, coat check, drinks, late night after-clubbing snacks, and cab fare home just in case

4. Take a pen & paper if u want to collect phone numbers

5. Don't go alone if you're a girl and even then try to move around only in pairs or more

6. Don't let unknown people give you drinks, too high a chance of folks slipping drugs into it

7. Dressing: unless it's an upscale club, most women generally wear some sort of sexy tank-top like shirt and jeans and 3" heels; extra make-up too since it's so dark. Guys wear short-sleeve collared shirts, with the shirt untucked, and slacks; DO NOT WEAR WIFEBEATERS, THAT IS SO GHETTO.

8. Don't bring your cell phone into the club, leave it in your car or it'll fall or get lost

9. Don't let unknown people drive you home

10. Be aware that most people at clubs are putting on a show, their real personality or life is different... the club/lounge crowd is very shallow, so don't go there to meet people with which to have deep and meaningful relationships





Have a good time, :beer:
PCM
 

vivy310

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If you approach a girl, just be confident and curteous....if she chooses to dance with you, she will most likely do all the grinding. Just stand there and chill.
;)
 

TommyVercetti

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Originally posted by: PingSpike
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.

I am scared. I see a mirror image of myself in you. WHO ARE YOU? GET OUT MY BRAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To the OP, there are no such things as "tips for going to a club". That's like saying "drinking Pepsi for the first time, any tips?"
 

cressida

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If this is your first time, you might not have a lot of fun (unless you are a chick).
Here are some tips though:
1. Don't go to any circles unless you can actually dance.
2. Dress nice but don't over dress
3. If you want to dance with girls, slowly approach them and if they kind of move away then take the hint.
4. Bring some smokes and have a drink in your hand (even if it is just soda) ... try to avoid standing there with your amrs crossed or in your pocket.
Final: If you can get buzzed or loose before the club (don't get too drunk or they won't let you in) then go for it.
 

LuckyTaxi

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Originally posted by: Skoorb
This is going to be the greatest most memorable night of your life! I remember when I went the first time. Wow, what a surprise it was! What a treat! I was never going to be the same!!!!

im telling mrs skoorb
 

jhurst

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Maybe 2....for the whole double bagging. Girls that go to clubs (while they may be hot) have many problems:

1.) They probably have one (or many) types of STD's
2.) Are only looking for a few free drinks
3.) Will end up ripping you off at least once before the night is over
4.) She will take much enjoyment when her current boyfriend, who is of course much bigger than you, starts beating your head in for talking to her (even if she approached you!)

And thats just the problem with the chicks.....Next you have to realize the problem with the music:

1.) nothing but negro music....in which white folk can not dance to, we were not given the proper muscular function or something
2.) Drinks are $5+, ....so you will surely walk out of there broker than you had ever intended
3.) You would die of smoke inhalation if you stayed in there for 12 or more hours....that is why they have to close at 2!

These are just some of the many problems. I haven't gone in so long that I'm sure a whole new list of items could be added.
 

Originally posted by: jhurst
Maybe 2....for the whole double bagging. Girls that go to clubs (while they may be hot) have many problems:

1.) They probably have one (or many) types of STD's
2.) Are only looking for a few free drinks
3.) Will end up ripping you off at least once before the night is over
4.) She will take much enjoyment when her current boyfriend, who is of course much bigger than you, starts beating your head in for talking to her (even if she approached you!)

And thats just the problem with the chicks.....Next you have to realize the problem with the music:

1.) nothing but negro music....in which white folk can not dance to, we were not given the proper muscular function or something
2.) Drinks are $5+, ....so you will surely walk out of there broker than you had ever intended
3.) You would die of smoke inhalation if you stayed in there for 12 or more hours....that is why they have to close at 2!

These are just some of the many problems. I haven't gone in so long that I'm sure a whole new list of items could be added.
Give me a fvcking break.
You've been to a club, what, 3 times?
 

jhurst

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I have been dragged to clubs for many years. Finally now that I've hit the end of my college life.....I can no longer afford clubs. Bars are by far the way to go.....1.) no negro music 2.) cheap beer 3.) more down-to-earth people (esp. the girls)

People at clubs try so hard to be someone who they aren't. At bars you can actually sit down and hear each other talk....actually have a decent conversation. I met my current GF at a library (best place to pick up chicks in college)
 

flxnimprtmscl

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Originally posted by: lancestorm
Originally posted by: Cooljt1
Originally posted by: TheBDB
Originally posted by: Cooljt1
so i am gonna have some issues if i cant dance huh

I didn't have fun at clubs until I could dance aka I was drunk.

yeah....well it would be nice if i was able to but there isnt gonna be any drinking at this club

You shouldn't be drinking anyway, you are 18.

I know we're a ways past this in the thread but that's pure blaspheme. Just had to mention that.