Opinions on allstar weekend

[danswat79]

What did everyone think? Good? Bad? How were the clubs? Any interesting stories from some of the big names or players in town? Interested to hear what went on

My girlfriend does cocktails at Mandalay and from that point of view, there was nothing but bad things to say about the weekend and rude/low class people in the hotel and casino. I was up there Saturday - and the way I saw some of these girls treated was god awful. Verbal and physical sexual harassment, constant degrading and name calling, threats and near physical activity for not serving drinks even if they weren't gambling, one of the waitresses was assaulted by a male customer - not good stuff.

I'm hoping there are a few good stories out there to go along with the bad - Its a shame that what should have been such a positive for the city didn't turn out so well IMO.

[djmasterweb]

My experiences were the exact opposite. The staff at OPM received record tips, records bottle sales, record covers and record turnouts for four straight nights. And not one incident to report.

I did, however, hear stories describing how many people in the service industry found it challenging to "service that crowd."

I've always said it. Many people fear what they don't understand. Most of the local club industry knows how to service the Paris Hilton fans of the world. However, it's an often misunderstood scenario when servicing the "Lil Scrappy" crowd!

On top of that, communications can be misunderstood, especially coming from the "ballers" crowd. Many come off as rude, when in fact all they really want is to be treated like a VIP. Those people are willing to hook up the staff who understand their preferred elevated level of service.

And of course, respect is a big thing. The initial communication may come off as a little sharp around the edges, however it's really a test, and anyone who can pass that test enjoy a profitable situation right away.

[homersimpson]

[QUOTE=danswat79;3077184] I was up there Saturday - and the way I saw some of these girls treated was god awful. Verbal and physical sexual harassment, constant degrading and name calling, threats and near physical activity for not serving drinks even if they weren't gambling, one of the waitresses was assaulted by a male customer - not good stuff.

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It sounds a lot like Miami Beach during Memorial Day weekend. Ghetto fabulous.

[danswat79]

Originally Posted by djmasterweb

My experiences were the exact opposite. The staff at OPM received record tips, records bottle sales, record covers and record turnouts for four straight nights. And not one incident to report.

I did, however, hear stories describing how many people in the service industry found it challenging to "service that crowd."

I've always said it. Many people fear what they don't understand. Most of the local club industry knows how to service the Paris Hilton fans of the world. However, it's an often misunderstood scenario when servicing the "Lil Scrappy" crowd!

On top of that, communications can be misunderstood, especially coming from the "ballers" crowd. Many come off as rude, when in fact all they really want is to be treated like a VIP. Those people are willing to hook up the staff who understand their preferred elevated level of service.

And of course, respect is a big thing. The initial communication may come off as a little sharp around the edges, however it's really a test, and anyone who can pass that test enjoy a profitable situation right away.

I was really wanting to hear your feedback b/c I figured who would know better than MW - especially in a club atmosphere. I imagine things were nutz and your club and it was probably one of the best weekends you could possibly have. I think those who were in town to spend $$ and have a good time did so w/ respect and class. It was those who weren't willing to dish out a little extra (for that rare experience to party with the superstars) that were the problems.

From what I witnessed outside the clubs, so many people expected free drinks in the casinos whether they were gambling or not, something the girls can get in trouble over. Either that or someone playing would try to order drinks for themselves and 8 other people. And when you tried to explain that to people that you can't do that- watch out - they were ready to chase you down and fight or degrade the people (in this case waitresses) until they were ready to cry or take a sick out and leave for the night. Most of these people outside the clubs wanted to be treated like a VIP - not even willing to give up a single dollar for a tip or ask nicely for something they wanted for free.

Its good to hear positive things happened in the clubs though - I would hope that people were there to have a good time, spend $, and spread a positive vibe. Who were some of the big names that passed through OPM?? I would imagine there were a TON

[vegasguy25]

A lot of what I have been hearing is that there was a very low class crowd here in town this past weekend. I was listening to ESPN Radio today, and a guy called in to talk about his weekend. He is a server at a restaurant on the Strip, and they had 41 skipped checks this weekend. I could never even fathom skipping out on paying a check at a restaurant, but apparently I was raised differently than a good number of the people who were here this past weekend.
Almost all of the callers today, and there were a lot of them, were overwhelmingly negative. There were some positive calls as well, but those were few and far between.

Also, there was a good amount of violence on the Strip this weekend, well above and beyond a normal weekend. I can do without that, and I am sure Metro can too.

[lalate]

41 skipped checks. Jesus.

[xlr8ted]

Its that damn hip hop crowd. aka Mr Freezes Boyzzzz

[BRIAN1500]

Originally Posted by danswat79

What did everyone think? Good? Bad? How were the clubs? Any interesting stories from some of the big names or players in town? Interested to hear what went on

My girlfriend does cocktails at Mandalay and from that point of view, there was nothing but bad things to say about the weekend and rude/low class people in the hotel and casino. I was up there Saturday - and the way I saw some of these girls treated was god awful. Verbal and physical sexual harassment, constant degrading and name calling, threats and near physical activity for not serving drinks even if they weren't gambling, one of the waitresses was assaulted by a male customer - not good stuff.

I'm hoping there are a few good stories out there to go along with the bad - Its a shame that what should have been such a positive for the city didn't turn out so well IMO.

You should have told your gf to give out hand jobs while serving cocktails. She would have made a killing in tips.

[djmasterweb]

Originally Posted by lalate

41 skipped checks. Jesus.

Sorry but that sounds to me like a crock. Besides if that was really true, you'd think the restaurant would know some steps to avoid that.

[xlr8ted]

Nigga the workers at Bob Evans dont make enuff to care about that shit.

[vegasguy25]

Originally Posted by djmasterweb

Sorry but that sounds to me like a crock. Besides if that was really true, you'd think the restaurant would know some steps to avoid that.

You can believe whatever you want. Between believing you and believing the server, I'll go with the server. I think everyone else will as well. Perhaps you've come up with some tactics to prevent this that the Food and Beverage and security departments at the casinos haven't thought of yet.

The only basis you have for doubting that is that you, for some reason, don't want to believe it. That doesn't make it any less true though.

[danswat79]

Originally Posted by BRIAN1500

You should have told your gf to give out hand jobs while serving cocktails. She would have made a killing in tips.

Your right - she probably would have - but I figured with your mother in town whoring herself out all weekend to the all ballers and NBA crowd that the $$ probably wouldn't be as good. Can't even fathom how much her holes were stretched out when she finally came back home to Jersey - that plane ride must have been a bitch!

[vegasguy25]

Originally Posted by danswat79

Your right - she probably would have - but I figured with your mother in town whoring herself out all weekend to the all ballers and NBA crowd that the $$ probably wouldn't be as good. Can't even fathom how much her holes were stretched out when she finally came back home to Jersey - that plane ride must have been a bitch!

Don't feed the trolls dude.

[danswat79]

Originally Posted by vegasguy25

Don't feed the trolls dude.

U going to Miami next month?

[vegasguy25]

Originally Posted by danswat79

U going to Miami next month?

Nope. I am thinking WMC was a one-time deal for me. There are so many other trips I would like to make, and Miami, to me, is getting beyond the point of diminishing returns with how much it costs these days. I hope you have a great time if you go though.