Taking the edge off first timer nerves

[Southern Lady]

Since we are new to this I might be a little nervous going to the first club, so I was wondering what everyone else did to take the edge off your nerves? Did you drink before, or take some other type of relaxing drug?

[LikeMinds321]

No drinks, no drugs.

We waited until we got to the club before we had our first drink, and believe me, we headed straight for the bar.

Seriously though, keep your drinks to a minimum, you are always better to drink less than more. Keep a cool head.

The first time we went to a club, what we did to relieve our nervousness was use humor, and it worked so well that we now use it every time before going out on a swing date.

That night we went to our first club, after getting in the car, we gave each other this super high 5 and said "WE'RE HOT!" It was so damn funny to us because we didn't feel hot at all. We laughed so hard that all the tension poured right out of us.

We do a high 5 every time we go out for a swing date now. We believe it will bring us good luck.

LM

[Spoomonkey]

We drink at the club - and we take only as much as we SHOULD drink. Too little and the nerves are bad for me - too much and the little monkey doesn't swing

Spoomonkey

I had a few drinks of Capt'n & Coke at the motel room before going to our first club.

It definately helped take the edge off. I didn't get drunk before we went but had 1 or 2.

[jim-n-nicole]

I'm pretty sure we had a glass of wine with dinner to take the edge off before we went over. We were pretty nervous and decided to get there early so the checkin area would be quiet. It worked out well.

As Spoo points out, be careful not to overdrink. You don't want to be wearing beer goggles all night! A clear head is definitely a good thing when clubbing. For many reasons.

Jim.

[Spoomonkey]

Originally Posted by jim-n-nicole

You don't want to be wearing beer goggles all night!

On the other hand - there are lots more hot chicks at the club when I'm drunk...

I think it's just a coincidence

Spoomonkey

[good times]

The first time we went we did it with no drinks or drugs. To say we were nervous is an understatement, we were so nervous we both thought we were going to be sick. Once we got their the hosts were very friendly and introduced us around and made us feel right at home and our nervousness went away pretty quickly.

Originally Posted by Spoomonkey

On the other hand - there are lots more hot chicks at the club when I'm drunk...

I think it's just a coincidence.

Amazing.......I've noticed that same thing at our club.

[growgirl]

We don't drink before we get there, but have our first drink right away. It helps to give you that "flush" feeling and take the nervous edge off just a bit. Growguy handles the bar runs at the club we go to and every other drink he gets just virgin drinks for us. It makes the bottle last longer and it defintely keeps me from drinking too much too fast.

[EvilMJ]

I haven't been to a club yet, but as far as nerves go....I don't have anything I can do, except crack jokes..I'm good at that.

If I drink even one drink I get flushed...and that is not pretty....I avoid drugs, not just because I don't ever want to do them, but I am really senstive to chemicals....even cold medication..it just isn't pretty....you ought to see me on one Tylenol three.....I can't form complete sentences and just stare blankly at the wall.

Soooo I am limited to my charming personality!!
ha

[two4youinswva]

Our club is a BYOB with the club supplying the setups. We take one pint of Rum, and only one pint. This "takes the edge off", but over the period of 4 hours or so, we know we aren't going to get "sloppy". Also, the male half drinks "half-shots" in his drinks. This method seems to help us relax without the concern of drinking too much and having regrets.

[jim-n-nicole]

As several have suggested, it is an excellent idea not to take in more alcohol than you can safely consume and remain decent.

The problem we have is that if we end up dancing a lot or spending more hours there than we originally intended, we can end up a little short! What we have started to do is bring a backup bottle of wine and leaving it in the car. That way, should we end up really needing it, all we have to do is walk out to the car.

Jim.

[growgirl]

Originally Posted by jim-n-nicole

What we have started to do is bring a backup bottle of wine and leaving it in the car. That way, should we end up really needing it, all we have to do is walk out to the car.

Just be sure you are able to leave the club and then get back in! The club we attend has a strict "no re-entry" policy!!

[JustAskJulie]

Try to get there early, be the first couple there if need be, and meet the hosts and have them introduce you to at least one other couple who will introduce you around to others and ensure that you are not sitting at a table alone. Sit near the door so that you can watch people arrive and so that others can see you.

DO NOT sit in a corner in the back of the room, no matter how much you want to hide.

Limit yourselves to no more than one or two drinks, perhaps going out for dinner beforehand and having ONE drink with dinner.

Dress comfortably in something that you feel that you look good in. Don't try to dress anymore sexy than you feel comfortable in. If you are constantly feeling uncomfortable in your own clothes, then that will consume your whole night and you will constantly worry about how you look rather than be trying to to have fun.