Strippers and alcohol seem to go together a lot of the time, like peanut butter and jelly. Many strip clubs serve alcohol, and in fact, that is one of the main attractions for many strip club patrons: exotic dancers and alcohol. Customers will buy themselves a drink and then ask one of the dancers if they would like a drink too.
This is where the problems begin. Many strip clubs will hire girls when they are underage. This is perfectly legal in most states: just because a girl is dancing doesn’t necessarily mean she’s drinking. Unfortunately, clubs don’t always enforce drinking laws and it’s not uncommon for a minor dancer to drink from time to time. It is not the client’s responsibility to know if the girl is a minor or not, it is her and her club’s responsibility. Another problem is if the dancer has already had too much to drink. Walking around in very high stripper shoes and trying to dance drunk is not an easy task.
So what are strippers to do? Not drink at all? Not drinking is what I do. I don’t like to drink alcohol and that’s why I don’t. What I have done is agree with the waitresses, the shots and the waiters to serve me a shot or non-alcoholic drink. This is good for everyone: the club saves money on alcohol (what I usually get is a diet sprite with a splash of fruit juice), I don’t get drunk, and the waitresses/shot girls/bartenders still get their tips. This is an option.
Another option is to limit your alcohol intake by ordering a sip instead of a shot. Most clubs will have a large selection to choose from. You can also limit your alcohol consumption by having the club place a restriction on you. This means that you are only allowed to drink a certain amount of alcohol each turn.
Drinking can help your sales: it makes the customer feel like you’re a fun girl to be with. It also lowers customer inhibitions, making them more likely to spend money on you. This works best when the customer is drinking and you are not. Drinking can hurt your sales if you get too drunk. If you can’t talk well, you can’t walk, if you’re falling…all of these things are not attractive to most clients.
Let’s say you had too much to drink the night before a shift and you’re hungover, that’s going to hurt your sales because maybe you’re too sick to work, or you go to work but you’re out of your super stripper zone. What can you do? The first thing to do is prevent a hangover. The best way is to know your limit. You should also drink plenty of water. Alcohol has a dehydrating effect on the body, so you need to compensate. Taking a little Tylenol or Advil before bed can also help. If you’re already hungover, then there’s not much you can do. All those old wives’ tales, like drinking more alcohol, are not true and can actually make things worse. It is best to drink plenty of water or an isotonic drink that contains electrolytes, sleep and take an analgesic. Flat ginger ale can help with an upset stomach, as can bland foods like crackers and dry toast.
Remember: Knowing your limit is the best for you and your club.