Fear of clubs' bouncer rejection

iamTakeo · 4 May 2009 at 22:02

Hello internet,

Following the catastropic and unforeseen breakup with my love of 18 months I have found myself single again and needing to brave being in a dark room filled with 300 drunk students and young professionals. I'm not afraid to mingle and flirt with girls, however, in a large group I'm afraid of being not let in and the effect that has on the group as they are regulars.

Common sense tells me if I'm in a big group of regulars with some hot girls I should pass thru just fine. However I had the embarrasment of being denied entry years back and the memory has come back to haunt me.

The nightclub by word of mouth is described as 'posh' and closer inspection of website's pictures tells me it's full of pricks. Regardless, the social group I'm mingling with go there and it seems I need to brave the deeps.

Any words of wisdom or stories from the internet?

EDIT:
Club is Karbon in Glasgow.
Thinking of replacing shoes with these

Defcon5 · 4 May 2009 at 22:03

Why would you not get in? Are you a bit smelly or something?

Raikiri · 4 May 2009 at 22:04

Why wouldn't you be let in? Are you really ugly or badly dressed?

Hatter The Mad · 4 May 2009 at 22:04

Dress smartly, don't smell, don't be drunk

iamTakeo · 4 May 2009 at 22:04

I didnt get in because the particular club didnt like black shirts, I wasn't the only one in that instance =p

Skeeter · 4 May 2009 at 22:06

If there is an age limit, be over it with ID

If there is a dress code, conform to it

Unless your plastered or abusive, there is no reason why you wont get in.

EDIT: What kind of stupid ass club doesnt let people in because they were wearing a black shirt?

molar · 4 May 2009 at 22:06

Have a look to see if theyve got a website and a gallery and check what other people are wearing. Simples

Edit: just realised you already did that! I would just go with the flow, it sounds like you won't have a problem getting in. If not then its a good reason not to go to a stuck up club night with a dress code! Find an alternative club night with the music that you are interested in and persuade a mate to go. You'll have a much better time and probably have more in common with any girls you meet!

iamTakeo · 4 May 2009 at 22:06

Undue anxiety me thinks,

Defcon5 · 4 May 2009 at 22:07

Dont wear black shirts then. Try pastel pink

iamTakeo · 4 May 2009 at 22:09

I'm going with a white shirt this time, and a white n blue superdry t-shirt under it, still cold at nite.

Defcon5 · 4 May 2009 at 22:10

You arent on the local Pubwatch scheme are you?

monkentage · 4 May 2009 at 22:11

lol i was only joking.

TaKeN · 4 May 2009 at 22:11

iamTakeo said:
I'm going with a white shirt this time, and a white n blue superdry t-shirt under it, still cold at nite.

Hmm, If they spot the superdry tee beneath you might get refused again

Look Smart and sharp.. don't smell.. don't be drunk, conform to everything!

and you will get in

halliwelldj · 4 May 2009 at 22:13

Why is it even bad to be rejected into the club? Who cares if they are even your mates they would just come with you if you did get rejected, just follow the list someone posted acouple of posts above.

tom_e · 4 May 2009 at 22:18

You can follow all of the above advice and still be refused, some of us are just pricks unfortunately

DJ_Switch · 4 May 2009 at 22:19

iamTakeo said:
The nightclub by word of mouth is described as 'posh' and closer inspection of website's pictures tells me it's full of pricks.

Haha! Brilliant.

I usually try and avoid places like that at all costs. I know it's not always possible though. The trick is not to look guilty or anxious as you approach the door.

If you're in a mixed group then I'm sure you'll be fine though.

Azagoth · 4 May 2009 at 22:20

Skeeter said:
EDIT: What kind of stupid ass club doesnt let people in because they were wearing a black shirt?

The Jewish Club?

m@rty · 4 May 2009 at 22:21

I don't know about you lot, but in clubs up here in Glasgow the bouncers sometimes still don't let you in even if you follow all of the rules.

tom_e · 4 May 2009 at 22:22

m@rty said:
I don't know about you lot, but in clubs up here in Glasgow the bouncers sometimes still don't let you in even if you follow all of the rules.

Usually done by the jumped up breasts on a power trip

Andr3w · 4 May 2009 at 22:25

You should be ok mate, its being years since you last went. Could be worse, you could be rejected from a night club because you are in the military