Flash Some Cash
As is the case in so many other areas of life, green means go in the club world.
Before you go waving your bank like Jay-Z’s latest protégé, remember that subtlety is the name of the game.
While bouncers will usually accept bribes, no one wants to look like they can be bought by every jerk with a Benjamin.
To grease the gatekeeper like a pro, walk confidently towards him as if you’re old friends and hand over an appropriate sum. Anything less than $20 is insulting, but $20 plus the amount of the cover charge will usually suffice. Of course, the more you offer, the easier it will be for him to say yes.
Be discreet. Handshakes work well for this. Don’t cause a scene if he refuses to play your game. This whole scene, after all, is just a game.
