Club Tips
Always bring your
ID. Many clubs 'card' everyone just to keep minors out. They're not hassling
you, they are just trying to protect themselves. If you don't have your ID you
may be denied entrance. Some clubs don't accept a Passport as ID. Don't bother
to argue with the bouncers at the door. You'll never win. If you forgot your
ID, go home and get it.
Don't carry a
purse! It's awkward to dance with one. You don't want to leave it unattended
while you dance, especially if you move away from your table. Don't burden your
friends with watching it, they want to dance too! Instead buy a travel money
pouch to wear around your waist or tuck in your top. Only bring your cash, ID,
comb and lipstick.
Beware!!! Valet
park your car. Many areas in Chicago are potential tow traps. It's cheaper to
pay valet, usually $5-$7 than a ticket and tow at $200. Especially in the
downtown area nightclub district, street meter parking is disappearing. Also
many free street parking spots now have "NO PARKING" or "TOW
ZONE" signs; sometimes these signs appear overnight. Your favorite
secret parking place might now get you ticketed or towed.
Valet parking is
safer for you and your car. Also you won't have to remember where you parked
your car. When using valet services take anything of value out of your car
before you leave for the club. It's better not to tempt anyone. Thieves are at
work while you are at play. They go where there's something to steal no matter
what the neighborhood. Invest in a security steering wheel lock even if you
have a car alarm; it will discourage car thieves.
As a precaution
do not give your house keys to the valet people when you have to valet park.
What we do is use a key chain that detaches so you keep the house keys, the
valet gets your ignition key.
Lock your glove compartment
and don't leave anything valuable in the car. Also, do not leave any personal
documents that have your credit card & home address information.
If at all
possible, do not bring your coat or purse to the club. Most clubs require you to check your coat
for a fee. Dancing with a purse weighs you down and detracts from the beauty of
the dance.
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