How To Be A Respectful Nightlife Patron

The title of this post may sound a little formal for going out for a night on the town, but if you’re heading out and hoping to enjoy the nightlife, perhaps with alcohol involved, you really are becoming a patron of such businesses. Becoming a “respectful nightlife patron,” then, is what many business owners hope you’ll intend to be. While you may not be wearing a trench coat and fedora like such 50’s-inspired terminology might suggest, the principles remain the same: to go out and have a good time, we have to know how to do it right.
This is important when we turn newly 18 or 21 or whenever your full standards and rights as an adult come into play. It’s also wise to learn how to be a good customer and welcomed in most places you go, because it’s easy to go overboard, and let off too much steam, as many people find out each weekend. In this post, we’ll discuss how to moderate yourself and also have a great, better and safer time.
Plan The Venue Ahead Of Time
Before you even step out the door, always have a plan for where you’re going. You can get a feel for the atmosphere of different places by looking at reviews online and checking out their social media. Some people might be looking for a lively sports bar, a quiet pub, or maybe a strip club near me to get a sense of the local entertainment scene.
Choosing your destination in advance can help you feel more secure and prepared, and it can ensure you don’t end up in a place you don’t feel comfortable in, so you can have a much more enjoyable time. Don’t assume you have to plan everything ahead of time when you’re out there.
Pace Yourself With Alcohol
Perhaps the most important element of having a great and safe night out is knowing your own limits. It’s very easy to get carried away when you’re with friends and having a good time, but you will feel a lot better if you are in control of your senses. To prevent this a little, you can have a meal before you start drinking, or you can have a glass of water between each alcoholic drink to help you moderate yourself.
This simple self-awareness can help you stay safe and can prevent a great night from ending badly, so you can go home with your memories intact. Remember, it’s best to be slightly less drunk than you want to be all night, than more than you could handle.
Show Respect For Staff & Others
Remembering that everyone is there to have a good time is pretty much the core of of being a good patron. The people working at the venue, from the bouncers to the bartenders, are trying to do their jobs, so treating them with respect goes a long way. Usually, they appreciate that. You should also remember to be polite and mindful of the other people in the place. You can’t always have this reciprocated, but it sure beats unneeded hostility.
With this advice, you’l be going into your nightlife experience as a better patron. Think of how much better nightlife experiences would be if these rules were followed universally. It’s fine to just start with yourself!