Clubbing 101

Hi!

It's the holiday season, which means holiday breaks, which means fun and parties!

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You and your friends might want to go out and celebrate at a club, but haven't really done so before. It's a lot of fun, but it could be awkward if it's your first time. So I'm here to give you a run through of the whole clubbing experience!

DISCLAIMER: everything is based on my experiences and my opinions! I am not some clubbing guru. I just wanted to share my thoughts. Also this is more for the ladies than it is for guys. Whoops.

1. Get ready to go to the club! Woo!

You don't have to bring much. I would usually only bring some cash, cards, tinted lip balm, and my phone. You can stuff them in a clutch, or preferably a small sling bag so you don't have to hold anything if you're dancing. Some clubs have lockers/deposits where you can keep your things, but I rather have my things to myself.

Make sure you've eaten something before going out. You're going to be in the club for at least a couple of hours with nothing else to ingest, except for possibly lemon, salt, and alcohol. Having something in your stomach also helps so you won't get drunk so easily, because science.

2. Wear something comfortable, but nothing you'd wear to lounge around at home.

Girls like to get dolled up when going out, but you don't have to wear your tightest bodycon dress or your skyscraper heels. Wear something you know you'll look somewhat decent in after an hour or two of dancing, and make sure your dress/skirt is not too short so you won't be showing any booty on the dancefloor.

Only wear heels if you think, no wait, KNOW that you can survive a good couple of hours walking and dancing around in them. DO NOT wear flip flops ever, and I'd suggest not to wear open toed shoes, unless you'd want to get bruised and bloody toes.

3. You're finally at the club! Now what?

Personally, I don't like going in groups, I'd rather go with just one friend, but it's up to you. Just make sure that you're with people you can truly trust. They are people who have take care of you if you get wasted and people you're willing to take care of if they get wasted.

Most clubs open their doors at around 10pm, but unless you're prepared to feel a bit awkward, enter the club a bit after 11pm. There is almost nothing worse than the early period in a club where there's very little people, no one at dancefloor, and you're just standing there bobbing your head to the music.

4. Get a couple of drinks in you! 

The only thing worse than being in a club early is being sober in a club. It's loud, it will get very cramped, and you'll just start to hate people. So counter that shit up with alcohol! Drink enough to get bubbly and bouncy, but not to the point where you feel like vomiting.

Drinks in clubs are pretty expensive, but most clubs have Ladies Night where they give out free drinks during a certain period of time, or some people go for drinks before entering a club. It's up to you.

5. A guy just came up and talked to you. OMG.

Talk to them back, because why not? Talking to a guy doesn't mean that you have to suck their dick. A conversation doesn't have to end up in anything. If they offered to buy you a drink, it's up to your own discretion. Do a quick eye conversation with your friend, if you're unsure, to check if the guy's cool.

If they asked for your number and you don't want to give it, just tell him no or you're not comfortable with that. If that's too awkward for you, just give a fake number, pretend your phone has died so they can't check, and be off your way. There is no other non-awkward way to say no.

6. You can't dance? Me neither!

You've drank enough liquid courage, you're probably already bouncing in place or singing along to the music. Now move your butt down the dancefloor! Just bounce along to the music, put your hands up in the air, and basically do anything as long as you don't hurt people or flash them. It could get crowded, so try to go to a spot where you're not gonna be knocked down by tall people or slammed against a wall.

Contrary to popular belief, there's not a whole lot of grinding going on in clubs. It does happen, but it's not like everyone's in a massive clothed orgy. Guys might creepily be around with the hopes of dancing with you, it's just up to you if you let them or not. Most guys are decent enough where they'd back off if you give them the hint, but if not, seek the help of your friend or get the hell out of that area and move to another spot. 

7. It's the end of the night.

Your feet want to murder you and you're sober enough where you start to hate everyone in the club. It's time to leave! Get a cab and go straight home to pass out. If you're not up to paying an additional 50% of your cab fare, go for supper/breakfast out with your friend until busses or trains start operating or until the midnight cab fare stops.

8. Go to sleep.

So that's pretty much everything you need to know for your first time heading out to a club!

I hope it helps and that you'll enjoy your holiday, however you want to celebrate it!

Goodnight.