| As my friends
can attest, I love the clubbing and party scene. The eye candy,
dancing, drinking, and hooking up are just a few of the wonderful joys
of going out and cutting loose. I am happy to say that I've partied
across the globe (US, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Greece, Italy, and
beyond... mostly on a budget!) and I figured that it's about time I
wrote about preparing for partying.
The truth is
that if you go clubbing frequently, preparation becomes second nature
and really minimal. In fact, I can't stand it when someone who rarely
parties is invited out. The night becomes a giant ordeal because it's
the individual's one night of craziness that will be burned into their
memory as they grow older and falsely exclaim "yeah, I partied
bigtime back in the day!"
Clubbing
and Everyday People
After having engaged in heavy partying, I can
say that when partying, you tend to encounter people from all walks of life who just happen to
have a bit more spirit in them (or really wanna get some booze and
some action!). That said, you are likely to encounter everyday people
who lack everything from hygiene to common sense. So here is a list of
ideas to help you and those around you in the clubbing scene. Use it
as a guide or a nightclub checklist.
Understanding
the Clubscene
If it's one
thing I hate, it's when people get rejected from clubs for stupid
reasons. For the longest time I took it for granted that few people
really knew about the club scene. Alas, it's true, many people just don't
get it. You can read about how to behave in a nightclub but I realized
that a reference guide was needed for people who need some quick
advice.
Tips for
BEFORE You Go Clubbing:
Keep
these in mind. Trust me, these are based on experience!
- Wear the
right clothes. You have no idea how many times I have heard of
people (usually guys) not getting into clubs because they were
wearing the wrong shoes. Classy night clubs want to maintain a
classy clientele. They do so by raising their standards
slightly.
- Take a
shower before you go out. I don't care if you took one that
morning, take another one!
- Wear
deodorant and/or antiperspirant. I know, I know, this sounds
obvious but guys who sweat a lot are usually clueless about what
to do about it. One of the grossest things you can encounter on a
dance floor is someone dancing like crazy and then stinking it up
from sweating. Antiperspirant will soak up the sweat. I highly
recommend spending more than a few bucks on this. Get designer
antiperspirant like Ralph Lauren or Hugo Boss which will soak up the sweat and
you will still smell great!
- Brush
your teeth. I'm serious... some people just don't get personal
hygiene.
- Buy a
pack of gum, breath mints, breath strips, or mint sprays to
freshen your mouth.
- Put
condoms in your pocket or jacket.
- Make sure
you have large bills. Nightclubs are frequently loud, making it
hard to hear a barmaid or bartender tell how much you owe for your
drinks. It's easier to just hand over a $20 bill and figure out
how much you paid when you get your change. You may want to
clarify it at that point.
- On a similar note,
count your change. Some barmaids take advantage of drunken patrons
by short-changing them. I know of clubs where barmaids at
different bars within the same club charge different prices. That's
because they try to suck out an extra buck or two from unsuspecting
clubbers.
- Charge
your cell phone and make sure you have your fellow clubbers
numbers in memory.
- Bring
some business cards (or leave them at home!).
- Expect
that a club will want an entrance fee paid in cash and have credit
cards ready to order drinks.
More
Clubbing Info
My
nightlife experiences have taught me a lot about the clubscene and
doing some of the basics can you take you a long way.
More
Articles
Check
out articles on nightclub
etiquette and behavior, the anti-hangover
pill, the review of Ibiza Spain,
and the nightclub directory.
BrianX
Nightlife Guide
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