You may want to consider wearing a light, stylish jacket, especially when going out on a chilly night. This way, you can avoid the hassle and extra charge of coat check. Men should avoid business and business casual clothing. Prioritize festive articles that fit well and are unique. Bedazzled items and those with overly flashy designs, like a large embroidered dragon, should be avoided. Women should consider outfits and accessories that show off their assets. For you, this might mean a low cut top, short skirt, and a plunging, 22 to 24 inch necklace. Heels are also highly recommended.
Women who are dressed for the venue and considered stereotypically attractive will often be given higher priority. A couple attractive female friends or relatives in your group could make the bouncer more likely to grant you entrance.
The spokesperson for your group should be well dressed and confident, at the very least. A charismatic, likable people person can also help earn you admittance. [3] X Research source
Each situation will be different, but if you notice a doorman directing other staff, or if staff members approach a particular doorman, this may be a good indication of the supervisor. Avoid making the mistake of assuming the biggest doorman is the supervisor. This is not always the case.
The larger the group you are trying to get into the club, the more money the doorman will expect to let you into the venue. Smaller groups of two and three people may be able to get by with a twenty or forty dollar bribe, but larger groups should be willing to shell out eighty dollars or more. The kind of venue you are attending will also influence how much you are expected to pay the door staff. The more popular and classy the establishment, the more money you’ll be expected to offer to get in. [5] X Research source
The line outside busy clubs can make it difficult to privately interact with a doorman. You may want to approach the doorman in a way that puts your back to waiting guests and blocks him somewhat from their view.
In some cases, there may be a policy against touching clientele. In this case, you may have to block your transaction from view and place the money directly in the doorman’s hand. The bills in your hand should be folded so the denomination is clearly visible. This way, the doorman can tell at a glance you’re actually handing him a twenty and not trying to slip him a five.
For example, while shaking hands or shortly after you’ve handed off the money, you might say: “Hey man, can you help us out? I’ve got $100 and I’m with those three gorgeous ladies and that guy. " You may only get a nod as confirmation your pay off has worked. The doorman will want to accept the money without anyone noticing and act like nothing happened. At the right moment, the doorman will come get you. In some cases, this technique can backfire. There is no guarantee that your bribe will get you into the venue. There’s always the risk that your money will be taken and you still have to wait in line.
The signal you receive will often be a simple gesture, like eye contact and a nod or a beckoning motion with his hands. If you miss your chance to get in, you may not get a second one.
These is also a chance that the doorman will take your money without giving you any special treatment. Once you hand off your money, there is rarely anything you can do to enforce your bribe. [10] X Research source
You may want to take a short walk from the venue and gather money from your friends when you are out of sight. This way, there’s little possibility of someone catching you gathering together your bribe. [12] X Research source
Doormen are often instructed to only let people into the club that fit with its atmosphere. If you are nervous or seem out of your element, he might think that you simply do not belong. Doormen frequently have to deal with unpleasant people and situations. Argumentative and drunken club-goers can make them sensitive to rudeness. Keep this in mind when interacting with any doorman.
Before you approach the doorman, take a moment to observe the situation. If he looks especially stern, or if many customers appear to be hassling him, it may not be a good night to try to bribe your way into the venue. [15] X Research source
