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Afternoon, a couple of single guy friends have asked me lately about etiquette in a club and I realised that despite having been to many clubs I didn’t know the answers. They were under the impression that at all clubs it is not ok for single men to approach a woman/couple. Is this true? It’s not been my experience but i wondered if this was some unwritten rule, or specific to each club? 
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By *i3188Man
over a year ago
Just outside Spalding |
"Afternoon, a couple of single guy friends have asked me lately about etiquette in a club and I realised that despite having been to many clubs I didn’t know the answers. They were under the impression that at all clubs it is not ok for single men to approach a woman/couple. Is this true? It’s not been my experience but i wondered if this was some unwritten rule, or specific to each club?
Could explain my lack of success with single guys talking to me "
That explains the reason why perfectly, thankfully many couples will make there wishes known considerately and politely to the Single Male , but others sadly think all single males are all Pushy and disrespectful and as such you are met with abuse and an aggressive manner ….. this of course is not the case , some of us are very polite , well mannered and very respectful.
But that will be why the hesitancy of single males to approach you. ! |
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Sometimes the male half of the couple will give the single guy the nod that it's OK to approach his partner. Or male can even give instructions for male to make a move while he goes to toilet or bar. |
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We generally find single guys are ok but there are always the exceptions who spoil it.
At our last club visit we went to a room; with 5 seconds two guys appeared. Without asking or even talking to us the first one started to remove his trousers. I said; "woah! not so fast". Then they got shirty with me wondering what was my problem!?
We like playing and single guys are part of our dynamic but ask first. I'm sure if they put others first they would be better received. IMHO.
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And here I was thinking I must be hideously deformed!!! So it is a general rule that single men do not approach? Everyone knows this? They have to wait to be approached in every single club?This is the advice I need to give to my newbie club male friends? Wow. How the hell did I not know this! This is hilarious and so obvious now I look back on my time at clubs
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By *i3188Man
over a year ago
Just outside Spalding |
"And here I was thinking I must be hideously deformed!!! So it is a general rule that single men do not approach? Everyone knows this? They have to wait to be approached in every single club?This is the advice I need to give to my newbie club male friends? Wow. How the hell did I not know this! This is hilarious and so obvious now I look back on my time at clubs
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General rule I use is only approach if asked to do so and certainly never join in unless asked to do so by either male or female ……
It saves any abuse !
As I said before , we are not all bad |
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"And here I was thinking I must be hideously deformed!!! So it is a general rule that single men do not approach? Everyone knows this? They have to wait to be approached in every single club?This is the advice I need to give to my newbie club male friends? Wow. How the hell did I not know this! This is hilarious and so obvious now I look back on my time at clubs
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In general if you want to approach either ask or wait to be invited. When we are out and there's another couple we would still always ask if it's ok to approach before starting to play. Sometimes, you might just be wanting to be watched. If you don't communicate how do you know what people want or are expecting? Asking is courteous and avoids any misunderstanding. |
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"Afternoon, a couple of single guy friends have asked me lately about etiquette in a club and I realised that despite having been to many clubs I didn’t know the answers. They were under the impression that at all clubs it is not ok for single men to approach a woman/couple. Is this true? It’s not been my experience but i wondered if this was some unwritten rule, or specific to each club?
Could explain my lack of success with single guys talking to me "
To talk or to play?
To talk, surely as long as people are polite and respectful then approach whomever unless told no.
To play, ask, ask again then get confirmation
The club we attend doesnt have a no approach policy just a simple no means no. |
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We've had some great conversations with single males on an array of subjects would be a shame for that not to happen. Oh and a couple of other scenarios that wouldn't have happened if they couldn't approach 
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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In my opinion, even as a single guy, as long as you can take a hint, read body language and/or any sign that couple might have gave you, everything can work out perfectly fine... if you can't take a hint, probably you're not in the right place ab initio.. |
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By *HaRiFMan
over a year ago
Beyond the shadows. |
"Both really, but I guess the impression they’ve got is that they’re not allowed to approach at all. For either."
There's no rules that I've come across the clubs I've been to that prohibits single men approaching people for a pleasant chat. There are rules in place however for everyone not just single guys to ask before joining in to play. |
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"In my opinion, even as a single guy, as long as you can take a hint, read body language and/or any sign that couple might have gave you, everything can work out perfectly fine... if you can't take a hint, probably you're not in the right place ab initio.."
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"Afternoon, a couple of single guy friends have asked me lately about etiquette in a club and I realised that despite having been to many clubs I didn’t know the answers. They were under the impression that at all clubs it is not ok for single men to approach a woman/couple. Is this true? It’s not been my experience but i wondered if this was some unwritten rule, or specific to each club?
Could explain my lack of success with single guys talking to me "
Don't follow people is a rule we're aware of, but not approach people and say hello. You'll probably find a lot of single guys don't have the balls to walk up and try and strike up a conversation, though some will. If you see a guy that takes your fancy give him some eye contact and smile, if he smiles back you may be in luck. A bit of flirting and who knows! |
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By *JohnMan
over a year ago
Newcastle upon Tyne |
I've never heard of such a rule. Although it does depend on what they mean by "approach".
In single man mode, I will be sociable with anyone in the social areas (depending on how introverted I'm feeling at the time). Conversations can be about anything and everything, but they are conversations. They are not "do you want to go and play?". In my experience, this kind of approaching is fine.
In the play rooms, I'll stay at a distance and watch. If there are people that I've previously talked with and got on, I might ask if I can join them, or if they want to play. This is also fine (as long as you choose your moment - it's impolite to interrupt someone while they're busy). Occasionally someone will invite me to join them, but that's only ever happened with people that I've already socialised with (and only once with someone I hadn't previously played with).
There's a handful of men who don't understand boundaries and will try to insert themselves into play without asking. No one likes them. Their kind of "approaching" is not OK |
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By *i3188Man
over a year ago
Just outside Spalding |
"Afternoon, a couple of single guy friends have asked me lately about etiquette in a club and I realised that despite having been to many clubs I didn’t know the answers. They were under the impression that at all clubs it is not ok for single men to approach a woman/couple. Is this true? It’s not been my experience but i wondered if this was some unwritten rule, or specific to each club?
Could explain my lack of success with single guys talking to me
Don't follow people is a rule we're aware of, but not approach people and say hello. You'll probably find a lot of single guys don't have the balls to walk up and try and strike up a conversation, though some will. If you see a guy that takes your fancy give him some eye contact and smile, if he smiles back you may be in luck. A bit of flirting and who knows!"
Simple when put like that isn’t it ….. Seems to make sense to me ! |
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"We generally find single guys are ok but there are always the exceptions who spoil it.
At our last club visit we went to a room; with 5 seconds two guys appeared. Without asking or even talking to us the first one started to remove his trousers. I said; "woah! not so fast". Then they got shirty with me wondering what was my problem!?
We like playing and single guys are part of our dynamic but ask first. I'm sure if they put others first they would be better received. IMHO.
(Mr)"
I hope you reported them to the club management who would at the very least instruct them as to the expected behaviour or issued a final warning or chucked them out.
BAD BEHAVIOUR
SEE IT, REPORT IT, STOP IT |
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I didn't know of any of these no approaching rules.
I just chatter to anyone and enjoy the social side of it. I never seem to get around to seeing if they want more as I'm a bit shy on that front and I also don't want to impose or make anyone feel awkward.
Luckily some people make the first move, which makes it easier. |
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By *adylerieWoman
over a year ago
Leatherhead, Surrey |
"And here I was thinking I must be hideously deformed!!! So it is a general rule that single men do not approach? Everyone knows this? They have to wait to be approached in every single club?This is the advice I need to give to my newbie club male friends? Wow. How the hell did I not know this! This is hilarious and so obvious now I look back on my time at clubs
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I really don’t think this is correct - they just need to ask before they touch or anything. Explicit consent is needed.
Advise them to spend time socialising without being pushy. |
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By *jonesMan
over a year ago
Plymouth |
We are perfectly happy to talk to anyone , including single guys that say hello, make conversation make a compliment etc in a club ...
The vast majority of guys in clubs are decent guys in our limited experience ...
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One reason I (we) stopped going to clubs in recent years, the lack of respect from some people, mostly single guys - who just don’t understand no.
Seemed to get worse in the last year or so before Covid. It’s not so much of an issue with well managed clubs who restrict single guy numbers.
That said, when we have invited single guys into rooms with us, we have been relatively lucky. |
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No it's perfectly ok proving the timing and space is appropriate with the right tact. They are there to enjoy the club too, make new friends and create opportunities. I think may people welcome the right approach from guys. The problem is when guys can't read the room or worse read the room, realise it's not an appropriate point yet still come over and make advances. Or do something like wave their dick at your face when it's totally not the right space or time. That's the problem. Successful guys at clubs tend to be the ones who do approach people but know when is appropriate and how.
Although I think there maybe specific party's where there maybe different rules about single guys making approaches. |
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It's perfectly fine to approach for a chat in social areas but as has been said not many have the confidence to do so.
Touch/approaching in a play area is different though you should give explicit consent if you want a single guy to approach. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Come up and chat to us like you would in a pub or at a party.
We like single guys and specifically go on club nights when they’re welcome.
Try some flirty banter and compliments to her whilst including the male in the convo.
Don’t wait till I’ve gone to the bar or toilet to approach my wife on her own.
Look for eye contact and smiles it’s probably an invitation to chat.
Don’t assume because we’ve chatted we’re definitely going to have some fun.
If we’re playing and you haven’t been asked to join in then don’t assume.
At the very least you should go home with a couple of verifications and contacts if you’re a respectful guy.
Hope this doesn’t come across as entitled.
Good luck
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
Forum Mod Cheeseville, Somerset |
There are no rules saying single men can't initiate chat - that would be ridiculous.
People are people. Whether a couple, a single, male, female, straight, bi, gay, old, young....you get the picture?
Nobody is above anyone else. Anyone is entitled to make conversation, the same as anyone has the right to decline a cast should they not be interested.
But to believe that one group should wait on the shadows until 'invited' to I tract with others is probably the reason many men struggle to get to grips with club life, moreso than couples. They're told not to be pushy. Correct. They're told not to follow people around. Correct. If you start telling them not to make the first move and attempt chat then what do you expect them to do?
Guys are more than entitled to make conversation, approach others and behave exactly as couples and single women do.
As long as people are polite, accept that no means no and that not everyone will be interested in them then all is good.
Making them out to be 2nd class citizens is not OK.
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Well said. Single men are a very important part of our dynamic and the idea they couldn’t approach us seemed ludicrous! In my opinion they get a raw deal, though obvs we”ve all come across the ones who don’t take no for an answer or join in without asking, but the good ones outweigh the bad.
"There are no rules saying single men can't initiate chat - that would be ridiculous.
People are people. Whether a couple, a single, male, female, straight, bi, gay, old, young....you get the picture?
Nobody is above anyone else. Anyone is entitled to make conversation, the same as anyone has the right to decline a cast should they not be interested.
But to believe that one group should wait on the shadows until 'invited' to I tract with others is probably the reason many men struggle to get to grips with club life, moreso than couples. They're told not to be pushy. Correct. They're told not to follow people around. Correct. If you start telling them not to make the first move and attempt chat then what do you expect them to do?
Guys are more than entitled to make conversation, approach others and behave exactly as couples and single women do.
As long as people are polite, accept that no means no and that not everyone will be interested in them then all is good.
Making them out to be 2nd class citizens is not OK.
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