Go Clubbing
Even if you are used to clubbing, starting off the night and ending it when the club closes takes some serious work. While you might want to fall asleep, you have to fight that urge and keep going. Here is wikiHow to go clubbing.
Steps
- Make sure you are in a party mood. If you aren't, get into one! You may want to play your favorite danceable music at a reasonably high volume.
- Get friends you can go party with. Preferably ones you know well and can rely on. Clubbing is no fun alone.
- Identify the club you want to go to. Ensure you have transport to and from. If you have a car, make sure it's fueled. If not organize to have a cab pick you up. Pick a designated driver.
- Find out when the club opens and when it closes. (Small but very important detail.)
- Pick an outfit that's hip and trendy. Girls, you want to look sexy but not trashy. Guys, look hip and cool.
- Take a shower and put on deodorant and a nice fragrance with good staying power, but nothing too overpowering. You will be dancing next to many people, so don't let bad body odor scare everyone away!
- Get dressed, but don't be ultra casual. It's always fun to dress up fancy, so experiment with your clothes and have fun! If you are a girl, wear shoes that are trendy but not uncomfortable. If you are a guy, avoid sandals. Remember, you'll be on your feet, tearing up that dance floor.
- Also if you are a girl, it's a good idea to wear makeup, but don't overdo it. If you are dancing a lot you may sweat much of it off. Apply a small amount of foundation and concealer if necessary, and put on a light blush and/or highlighter. On your eyes, apply eyeshadow, mascara and eyeliner. A smokey eye is very pretty and brings attention to your eyes, so it would be a good idea to try that out.
- Get a good meal before you go out. You need to keep the energy level up. Hydrate with water. Fruit juice also works.
- Get your crew together and get to the club. Make sure you have your I.D.
- Once you are in the club, pick a spot/table, sit and get some drinks. If you plan to disperse, decide at what time and where you will all regroup.
- Sip your drink, make small talk, and enjoy the music. Pace yourself and let the ice melt to dilute the alcohol in your drink. You don't want to fall on the dance floor or embarrass yourself from going over your limit. As the night wears on, get up and dance. If you are an awkward dancer, try to move to the rhythm. Don't be too vigorous and always be aware of your surroundings.
- If you are not having a good time, ask yourself why. Is it the music? If so, consider going to another club. If it's the company, don't club with them again. If you just don't like the whole atmosphere i.e. the dim lights, the smoke, the alcohol etc, clubbing is not for you, or you could just be in the wrong mood to fully enjoy the experience.
Tips
- Space your drinks, don't drink too much in a short period of time. Always keep your drinks within sight. Don't mix different types of drinks. Drink water or fresh juice when you get home and before you sleep. It rehydrates your body and might ease that hangover
- Make sure you have enough money for a cab and your drinks
- Don't go clubbing with people you are not comfortable with or are suspicious of.
- If you don't drink alcohol. Don't be pressured into it. Get a soft drink or water with a slice of lemon in it.
- If you plan to have sex, make sure you carry protection i.e a condom and/or contraception.
- Make sure you are old enough to go clubbing, 18 is old enough for most.(although some clubs allow people above the age of 13)
- Always remeber that ID. You may need it to prove who you are upon entry.
Warnings
- If you leave your drink, don't pick it back up. anything could have been done to the drink from someone else drinking from it, to someone with bad intentions slipping something in the drink.
- Don't drink and drive, EVER. If you plan to drink, have a designated driver who does not drink any alcohol when you go clubbing. Remember, alcohol and drugs impair your judgement. If you drink and drive, you are also breaking the law and are likely to be banned from driving if found guilty.
- Do not have unprotected sex as doing so could lead to STIs.
- Be careful when you go to the bathroom. It's a good idea to go with a friend.
- Don't go to clubs in seedy or dingy parts of town.
Things You'll Need
- A club to go to
- Some I.D.
- Money
- Trendy outfit
- Makeup
- Friends to party with
- The party mood
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