You Don't Have to Spend a Fortune at Strip Clubs

Some people avoid strip clubs because they fear it is a one-way ticket to blowing hundreds of dollars they don't have to waste. While it's entirely possible to break the bank on a night of adult entertainment, there are no rules that say this has to be the case. While you aren't going to get much out of your night (and may even be asked to leave certain establishments) if you sit on your wallet the whole time, there's a difference between spending some money and blowing your entire roll. If you want to have a good time without spending this month's rent, here are some tips on saving some cash.

Set a Budget

If you set a budget for yourself before you leave the house, you'll be much less likely to overspend. If you doubt your ability to stick to a limit, go to the ATM, take out the money you need, and just vow to use only cash at the establishment. If this is your first time venturing out to the strip clubs, however, you may want to keep your credit cards with you. If you've drastically underrated how much an average evening will cost, you could wind up at the straining ends of your budget fairly early. If you went to the movies with the intention of buying popcorn and a drink, you would feel foolish if you only brought $10 to cover it all. The same goes for the strip clubs. Find out what everything costs, then set an informed budget.

Watch Your Consumption

Strip clubs aren't typically known for serving a lot of "budget-minded" drinks. Sure, you can drink cheaper than you could at, say, a rock concert, but you're still going to spend a pretty penny on alcohol. And you should buy a few drinks. Establishments look dimly on customers who just come in to soak up the atmosphere without buying anything. But watch your intake. The more you drink, the more you'll forget about how much each drink is costing you. And if you're the type of person who tends to do really foolish things when inebriated, that's all the more reason to know your limits.

Don't Feel Pressured

As long as you're spending a reasonable amount of money, paid a cover, and aren't making a nuisance of yourself, there's no reason why you should feel it necessary to buy a lap dance if you don't want one. Many customers don't. Be polite about it and understand that you will be solicited on more than one occasion, but if you feel like it's getting to be a bit much, you can always go somewhere where the atmosphere is a little more welcoming.