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Life Lessons From Working as a Nightclub Bouncer (THREAD)
Your GUT is ALWAYS RIGHT
If something feels off about a person, and I gave them the benefit of the doubt and let them in, I always regretted it cause they would do something stupid later on
If something feels off about a person, and I gave them the benefit of the doubt and let them in, I always regretted it cause they would do something stupid later on
Being Big and Strong is a Superpower
Being able to overpower (most) people (and exercising restraint once you have attained control) when shit hits the fan is important.
This enables you to prevent the individual from hurting others AND themselves
Being able to overpower (most) people (and exercising restraint once you have attained control) when shit hits the fan is important.
This enables you to prevent the individual from hurting others AND themselves
If someone has a small attitude problem to begin with, they will have a larger attitude problem later on
They balk at having to show you ID? They're going to start some shit later on. Better to deny them entry before it starts.
They balk at having to show you ID? They're going to start some shit later on. Better to deny them entry before it starts.
'How many drinks have you had tonight?'
We use this to ascertain how drunk you are, not how many drinks you've had.
I let huge Samoan lads in who honestly said 'about 12 beers mate', because they were nice and seemed relatively sober.
We use this to ascertain how drunk you are, not how many drinks you've had.
I let huge Samoan lads in who honestly said 'about 12 beers mate', because they were nice and seemed relatively sober.
Always be aware of potential weapons and hazards
Pint of beer in someones hand? that can be swung at you in 2 seconds flat.
Pint of beer in someones hand? that can be swung at you in 2 seconds flat.
Don't park your car in a drunk people high-traffic area
Always know where your backup is
Don't want to enter into another situation (a physical removal) if your boys have just been preoccupied with a fight across the club
Don't want to enter into another situation (a physical removal) if your boys have just been preoccupied with a fight across the club
Make sure the guys that you DO count on are battle proven and reliable, solid.
Nothing worse than when it goes sideways to not be able to have a brother to back you up.
Nothing worse than when it goes sideways to not be able to have a brother to back you up.
Post-midnight drinks are never worth it
Best way to ‘win’ a fight in a bar is to calm the other guy down, befriend him through talking
This is high level emotional alchemy. Being able to manipulate someone's emotional state and get them out the door without laying a finger on them was the mark of a good bouncer
This is high level emotional alchemy. Being able to manipulate someone's emotional state and get them out the door without laying a finger on them was the mark of a good bouncer
Insults and taunts only affect you if YOU LET THEM IN TO YOUR BRAIN
Sticks and stones.
Sticks and stones.
A deep, strong and loud voice command spoken from the diaphragm will cut a lot of people's bullshit right then and there.
Alcohol generally leads to bad decisions
Dudes will fight over the most trivial of bullshit
Don't be that guy that gets socked in the mouth because you were upset 'YoUr tEaM' lost a sportsball game
Don't be that guy that gets socked in the mouth because you were upset 'YoUr tEaM' lost a sportsball game
Hens parties are just as 'loose' or 'degenerate' as stag nights
Drunk middle aged ladies are the most 'handsy' of all groups
Having a regular sleep pattern with 3 hours of sleep before midnight is best
Some people are straight up crazy
Don't waste too much time with people who are genuinely not all there in the head. Be able to recognize when people are this way, and don't engage with them.
Don't waste too much time with people who are genuinely not all there in the head. Be able to recognize when people are this way, and don't engage with them.
A smile and genuine compassion go a long way
so many people angry and toxic at the world, be a shining light amongst the darkness. People notice and doors (figurative and literal) open.
so many people angry and toxic at the world, be a shining light amongst the darkness. People notice and doors (figurative and literal) open.
Always know where the nearest exit is
Never know when you'll need to make a quick getaway. If shit pops off you wanna be out of there pronto
Never know when you'll need to make a quick getaway. If shit pops off you wanna be out of there pronto
If you are fit, dress appropriately to your 'look' and groom yourself, you are beating 95% of people in terms of attractiveness
Better a lonely night than an awkward regretful morning
Yes, it's obvious that you're drunk.
