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My friend and I are unfortunately under 21, so we have to go to clubs. After opening at the clubs, we were having a real hard time because it seemed like everyone was there to dance and didn't want to really talk. The ones we did open up, we lost their attention because the dancing and music was so loud and distracting and we were running out of things to say. Can someone please give us some help?
It's not hard to open in a club. Now there are lots of distractions like: people talking, club music, lights flashing, hot bartenders, people dancing, fighting, drinking, etc. That is all fine and good and you'll get use to that pretty fast. Basically get closer with you open, talk louder, and don't lean in.
All those people who came out didn't just come out to dance...they can do that at home. They didn't come out to drink either...they can do that at home too. They also didn't come out to be with their friends...they can also do that at home. They came out to be around other people and be social.
They are there to be talked to and "hang out" it could just be your material is coming off a little strong or not genuine yet. People have pretty good antennas for knowing when something seems "off" so if you aren't well practiced on your material where it comes out like you've told the story a million times, that could be scaring them off. It could also be your confidence you are approaching with as well, or your body language.
Without us being there in field with you its hard to say. Remember don't put too much pressure on yourself. You are there to HAVE FUN above all else. If you so happen to talk to a few people then great. If you get one of their phone numbers or get a kiss great. But you aren't there for that you are there to HAVE FUN. If you stop making it so important to talk to people and relax you will do so much better!
Jon