A stripper’s advice for hiring a stripper
Posted at 7:24 PM Apr 15, 2008
This is the first weekly installment of Sex Worker Rant, a column by Renegade Evolution, a sex worker, sexual mercenary, and all around fan of “The Sexy” living somewhere near our nation’s capital. Quirky might as well be her middle name.
There comes a time in many people’s lives where they feel a need for celebration. Sometimes these auspicious events require the company of one or more naked dancing girls. As a woman involved in this line of work, I’d like to list a few guidelines for those tasked with hiring an outcall stripper – that is, a dancer who works outside of the club and comes to your party.
• Check out the agencies providing strippers in your area. Most of the more reputable ones have websites, and it never hurts to talk to folks who have hired strippers in order to get referrals. Remember: you get what you pay for.
• Most agency sites feature photos of the entertainers. Be cautious if the photos do not give you a clear view of the dancer’s face. Dancers may also change up their look, so if you want a blonde, ask if the dancer is still a blonde. If you dislike tattoos, ask if the dancer has any. Often the dancers will have testimonials from people they’ve worked for- read them.
• Plan your evening activities with a little leeway. Not even the most on time stripper in the world is always going to be on time. A half an hour window is generally considered reasonable. Try to keep your schedule somewhat fluid.
• When your dancer arrives, have a clean, private place for her to prepare. Do not be shocked if she has another person with her for security reasons. Have her fee ready, in full. Be nice to your entertainer: offer her a soda or bottled water or something. Have a stereo present where she is performing. Ask her what her show entails before she starts. Most dancers will just dance for the base fee, but if you are expecting “stripper tricks,” toy shows, or other extras out of her, be prepared to pay.
• Tip your dancer. Make sure your guests do the same. I cannot stress this enough. Yes, you have just handed her a base fee for walking in, but it’s not all hers. Usually anywhere between twenty-five to seventy-five percent of that goes back to the agency. Strippers make their money in tips, and the more money they see, the better show they are likely to give you. Hiring a stripper is an extravagance, treat it as such and tip well!
• Keep your guests in line. Nothing gets on a stripper's nerves faster than a jerk. Before starting her show, she will go over any rules she has. Obey them, and see that everyone else does too. Dancers who feel they are taking abuse will often walk out. Sure have fun, it is more fun for us when you do, but police your own.
• Before hiring a dancer, please make sure that everyone who will be attending your party is okay with it. There are few things worse for a stripper than walking into a show where half the people object to the idea or the room is packed with jealous girlfriends/boyfriends/ significant or just plan catty others.
• If a dancer asks you to send in a testimonial and you have enjoyed her show, do so. This helps her get more bookings. If she was horrible and you did not enjoy her show, do not be afraid to complain to the agency about it. It is, after all, a business.
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Whether they are on Amazon, on the back of a book jacket, or at TER, I usually discount testimonials.... Is that a mistake?
Posted by: Jay at April 15, 2008 9:11 PM
Jay- yes, i would say it is. a good performer, well, people are happy to say how good she is- they also often include information on her style, if she was on time, so on. sure, take it with a grain of salt and all...but say you have two performers who look very similiar, yet one has several previous customers saying how fun, prompt, sexy, ect., she was and the other has none...? It usually means something.
Posted by: Ren at April 16, 2008 11:15 AM
Great tips, especially the one about tips! The rules one is great too. A very comprehensive list.
Posted by: octogalore at April 16, 2008 2:02 PM
Great column! These are all excellent rules of thumb.
Posted by: Amber at April 16, 2008 8:53 PM
Thanks for the tips, Ren! Should the dancer's security person also be offered something to eat or will munching probably be too much of a distraction? Oh, I'm also curious about something else. What are the general rules with regards to alcohol?
Is it proper to offer the dancer alcohol if it is available/being served at the party? I mean, I wonder whether it would give the dancer the impression that the host is trying to take advantage of her. On the other hand, if I were the host, I wouldn't want to look like a cheap-ass by offering the dancer water while the rest of the party-goers have champagne or something.
What's the etiquette for that sort of thing?
Posted by: bint alshamsa at April 17, 2008 11:22 AM
Bint- sure, offer the security a snack. And no, it's not rude to offer the dancer a drink (other than soda/water).
Posted by: Ren at April 22, 2008 9:05 PM
