My mom is kinda lazy and cheapo so she refuses to call any proffesionals.She just got some spearmint gum and put it in the cornerrsof the cupboards.Ya know what?Nothings helping!They start out as disgusting worms and make cocoons on our kitchen ceiling!Even as a guy, I find it disgustingThey live in my room, and get into our food.Like cereal and oatmeal, candy whatever.The nastyest part is when I'm eating breakfast and theres 10 dead moths floating in my cereal.I personally think the worms are the worst.Somebody please help us!
-brenn
Moths are invading my house!!They've been in our cupboards for years and getting into our oatmeal and stuff
The life cycle of a moth is pretty short. Throw out all the cereal, oatmeal, cornmeal, flour, etc. you have in the house. Go out and buy new and store in plastic snap tight containers.
Once the food and breeding ground is gone, the moths will slowly fade away.
You can call in an exterminator, but they will come right back if you don't change your housekeeping and storage patterns.
Reply:Pantry moths. Really hard to get rid of, some once got into a closed jar of peanuts in my cupboard! Hard to find, but there are pantry moth traps available that lure them into the trap with an attractant (female moth hormone, wonder how they get that!) that work great-- will need to buy several and keep them out until the infestation is gone. The no pest strips also kill them-- big yellow cheesy looking things designed to kill flying insects- but you are not supposed to put those in a living area like a kitchen. but you can in a utility room. First though, toss everything with moths in it, or is open like cereal or crackers-- anything not in a can. They can get into sealed cake mixes, for example. Toss everything, then use a spray insecticide to spray all the cracks and crevices. Then put out the traps. if you can't find the traps locally in hardware or feed stores, then buy them onine.
Reply:Remove everything from the cabinets and shelves.
Buy the tupperware that fits the kind of food you keep.
Throw away all the open food containers and open or closed boxes, especially anything with a short expiration date or past the expiration date.
Buy new food in smaller sizes so it gets used up quickly and store in the sealed tupperware.
Open containers of pet kibble, bird seed, dried flowers, spices are the worst offenders. Are any of these things in the house?
Then follow the cleaning suggestions the previous posters advised. If cost is an issue, it is possible to save some of the food. You can freeze things for a few days and the bugs will be dead but not so tasty!
Reply:They are very hard to get rid of once they have infested your pantry. All of the dry goods (oatmeal, rice, cereal, flour, candy, crackers, baking mixes, cookies, etc) need to be thrown out. take the trash bags that you throw this stuff in outside immediately.
Then, remove everything else from your pantry and wipe each container down with hot bleach water.
If you have shelf paper on your shelves, pull it all up and dispose of it. They could be hatching under the paper.
Vacuum out the inside of your pantry, paying extra attention to the corners and edges of the shelves. Then, use the bleach water to wipe the entire inside of the pantry. Top to bottom, even the undersides of the shelves. Do not slack on this.
Buy some cinnamon sticks, bay leaves or eucalyptus and scatter these inside the pantry. Re-load the sealed items that you removed earlier.
Watch carefully over the next few days, they will probably come back and you will have to repeat the process. This is a battle. They are not easy to get rid of.
If they are all over your entire house, you may be out of luck. An exterminator might be your only answer.
Reply:suggestion fire. its just like a fly trap. preferably lots of candles
Reply:I solved the same problem in my pantry - eventually - In addition to doing most of all the other "Answers" suggestions, I used a sticky tape fly trap, this fly strip caught any critters that managed to hide during the cleaning process. The fly tape was messy to handle, but it really did the job. The fly strip is the old fashion type that you pull out of a round cardboard tube. Good luck !!
Reply:Cloves smell better than moth balls and are a natural deterrent against winged pests. You can also create a water trap by filling a small basin with water and leaving a night light suspended over it. Moths will be attracted to the light and will end up crashing and burning and falling into the water. Add a little dish soap to break the surface tension of the water
Reply:I totally agree with the first guy. We had the same problem. Get rid of all of their food. Take your remaining food and seal it up tight in steel or airtight plastic boxes. It's a pain but it gets rid of them fast.
2012年1月31日星期二
Why does my tea taste sweet?
I bought some "Bedtime" tea (http://www.yogitea.com/#/ProductInfo/) and I'm curious as to why it tastes so very very sweet when there's no sweetener listed among the ingredients.
I'm talking sweet, people. Sweeeet! Is it possible that one or more of these ingredients is that sweet, or is there some label fudging they were able to do so that they could add a sweetener without listing it?
I've noticed this with other teas as well, none of which had a sweetener listed.
Ingredients of the bedtime tea: licorice root, spearmint leaf, chamomile flower, skullcap leaf, cardamom seed, cinnamon bark, st. john's wort leaf and flower, organic rose hip, natural orange flavor, raspberry leaf, valerian root extract, english lavender flower, stevia leaf, passion flower extract
Why does my tea taste sweet?
Stevia, although herbal, is a natural sweetener often recommended to replace chemical sweeteners such as aspartame,saccharin,etc. You can find it in a health food store, comes in powder and liquid.
Also, some of the ingredients are naturally on the sweet side, such as licorice,cinnamon and I believe, passion flower. Perhaps the combination enhances the sweetness?
Reply:"Cinnamon bark" is a natural sweetener and "Stevia leaf" is a natural sweetener. That'll do it!
You can even grow your own Stevia plant and pluck the leaves off and add to your own tea for natural sweetening.
I'm talking sweet, people. Sweeeet! Is it possible that one or more of these ingredients is that sweet, or is there some label fudging they were able to do so that they could add a sweetener without listing it?
I've noticed this with other teas as well, none of which had a sweetener listed.
Ingredients of the bedtime tea: licorice root, spearmint leaf, chamomile flower, skullcap leaf, cardamom seed, cinnamon bark, st. john's wort leaf and flower, organic rose hip, natural orange flavor, raspberry leaf, valerian root extract, english lavender flower, stevia leaf, passion flower extract
Why does my tea taste sweet?
Stevia, although herbal, is a natural sweetener often recommended to replace chemical sweeteners such as aspartame,saccharin,etc. You can find it in a health food store, comes in powder and liquid.
Also, some of the ingredients are naturally on the sweet side, such as licorice,cinnamon and I believe, passion flower. Perhaps the combination enhances the sweetness?
Reply:"Cinnamon bark" is a natural sweetener and "Stevia leaf" is a natural sweetener. That'll do it!
You can even grow your own Stevia plant and pluck the leaves off and add to your own tea for natural sweetening.
Is it possible to be allergic to chewing-gum?
On a few separate occasions now I've been hit with an acute stomach-ache, and am trying to figure out why. Don't worry, I don't rely on Internet diagnosis and if it persists I *am* going to see a doctor, but I'm trying to eliminate possibilities first, and odd though it sounds, I'd like to know if anyone's ever heard of being allergic to chewing-gum. (Sugar-free spearmint, if that's relevant.) Wikipedia doesn't seem to mention anything, but I can't think of any other common link between the occasions when this has happened.
Any information would be much appreciated.
Is it possible to be allergic to chewing-gum?
If you know the different chemical reactions taking place simultaneously in your body every day, you will know anything can go wrong at any time with any of the components of the reactions. And the fact that it has not been reported before does not mean it does not happen. I would have suggested that you try the chewing gum again and watch the reactions, but I think it's safer to stay off the gums for now and see if the aches re-occur.
Reply:it is possible to be allergic to anything.
Reply:Yes, one can be allergic to anything you can think exists. I met a young lady who was allergic to tooth paste. She had to clean her mouth and teeth with some kind of liquid.
Reply:Well, it does kind of depend on the kind of gum you are chewing. There might be something in the spearmint gum that you may be allergic to. I would try buying another kind.. and see if it has the same effect on you as the other kind does.
Good luck!
Reply:check the ingredients, see if it contains E951 (aspartame) or E955 (sucralose) then google both of them for more information.
Any information would be much appreciated.
Is it possible to be allergic to chewing-gum?
If you know the different chemical reactions taking place simultaneously in your body every day, you will know anything can go wrong at any time with any of the components of the reactions. And the fact that it has not been reported before does not mean it does not happen. I would have suggested that you try the chewing gum again and watch the reactions, but I think it's safer to stay off the gums for now and see if the aches re-occur.
Reply:it is possible to be allergic to anything.
Reply:Yes, one can be allergic to anything you can think exists. I met a young lady who was allergic to tooth paste. She had to clean her mouth and teeth with some kind of liquid.
Reply:Well, it does kind of depend on the kind of gum you are chewing. There might be something in the spearmint gum that you may be allergic to. I would try buying another kind.. and see if it has the same effect on you as the other kind does.
Good luck!
Reply:check the ingredients, see if it contains E951 (aspartame) or E955 (sucralose) then google both of them for more information.
Hope you can help me!?
heres the question..prior to my cats passing he was fine! had a bit of a eye infection ( herpes infection of the eye and conjunctivitis) he was going to get the creme the night of his passing. he only had the eye issue for 2 days. he was eating just fine, jumping up on things,etc. no indication of him being ill . I am with my animals 24/7 so I catch illness at the start! Well the only thing is the night prior to his passing he took a couple licks of the tea i had on the table. it is a sweet dreams herb tea, it contains chamomile,hibiscus,peppermint leaves,rose blossoms,spearmint leaves,spice,and orange blossoms. any of those poison to a cat? during his passing he had a seizure which lasted about 5sec. he was lethargic, he could not walk it was as if he was paralyzed. he would not open his eyes at all (strange seeming I used a bit of that tea to soothe his eyes) there is no poison in my home! I clean with a bit of dawn dish soap and water! please help!!
Hope you can help me!?
Perhaps he had a very bad allergic reaction to one of the ingredeints of the tea. I am very sorry for your loss. Our pets become our children.
Reply:Hibiscus is one of the poisonous plants that they tell us to stay away from. Sorry you lost your cat, but maybe you'll be more careful after this. You can probably go online and find lists of poisonous plants/herbs, etc that are HIGHLY TOXIC to cats (and other animals). Christmas is a really BAD time for people having harmful plants, etc, in their homes. Again, I'm really sorry that you lost your pet.........
Reply:Herbs can be toxic to cats! Cats are very sensitive to herbs%26amp;other posion
Reply:I'm so sorry to see your sad story. You must be so sad! Sometimes cats, like people, just have their bodies give out on them for no apparent reason, like a heart attack or an anurysm (bad spelling, sorry).
I'm sure it wasn't the tea, especially just a couple of licks.
At least you were able to be with him at the end. They don't know what "the end" really means so if you were able to comfort him in his passing, he was at least with the person he loved most.
Reply:I'm so sorry for your loss. I believe your kitty may have suffered a stroke which may have something to do with how he was getting around.
I'm so sorry.
Reply:Sounds like he might have had a stroke. My mom's cat did---fell over, had a seizure and died climbing out of his litter box. He was only 3 years old. I had never heard of a cat having a stroke before but that's what the vet said happened to him.
Reply:I am so sorry! I wish I could give you a hug! I can imagine the confusion, frustration and pain you are feeling. It's not your fault!
None of those herbs are listed as being poisonous to cats.
One scary and sad fact of life is that death is always lurking no matter how on guard we are. My best guess is that your poor baby suffered a stroke. Things like that can just happen out of the blue. It could have been genetic, a birth defect, who knows.
If you wish, your vet can do an autopsy and hopefully give you some better answers.
I can tell from your post that your kitty was well loved during the time he was here. Let that comfort you.
Ah, for the life of a cat in a loving home! Even a brief one.
hayes
Hope you can help me!?
Perhaps he had a very bad allergic reaction to one of the ingredeints of the tea. I am very sorry for your loss. Our pets become our children.
Reply:Hibiscus is one of the poisonous plants that they tell us to stay away from. Sorry you lost your cat, but maybe you'll be more careful after this. You can probably go online and find lists of poisonous plants/herbs, etc that are HIGHLY TOXIC to cats (and other animals). Christmas is a really BAD time for people having harmful plants, etc, in their homes. Again, I'm really sorry that you lost your pet.........
Reply:Herbs can be toxic to cats! Cats are very sensitive to herbs%26amp;other posion
Reply:I'm so sorry to see your sad story. You must be so sad! Sometimes cats, like people, just have their bodies give out on them for no apparent reason, like a heart attack or an anurysm (bad spelling, sorry).
I'm sure it wasn't the tea, especially just a couple of licks.
At least you were able to be with him at the end. They don't know what "the end" really means so if you were able to comfort him in his passing, he was at least with the person he loved most.
Reply:I'm so sorry for your loss. I believe your kitty may have suffered a stroke which may have something to do with how he was getting around.
I'm so sorry.
Reply:Sounds like he might have had a stroke. My mom's cat did---fell over, had a seizure and died climbing out of his litter box. He was only 3 years old. I had never heard of a cat having a stroke before but that's what the vet said happened to him.
Reply:I am so sorry! I wish I could give you a hug! I can imagine the confusion, frustration and pain you are feeling. It's not your fault!
None of those herbs are listed as being poisonous to cats.
One scary and sad fact of life is that death is always lurking no matter how on guard we are. My best guess is that your poor baby suffered a stroke. Things like that can just happen out of the blue. It could have been genetic, a birth defect, who knows.
If you wish, your vet can do an autopsy and hopefully give you some better answers.
I can tell from your post that your kitty was well loved during the time he was here. Let that comfort you.
Ah, for the life of a cat in a loving home! Even a brief one.
hayes
Did this herbal tea blend mess with my hormones and PMS?
First, let me say that I am EXTREMELY sensitive to everything I put in my body- any time I take any medicine I experience the side effects (even if I don't read them before hand, its not psychosomatic!!!) I can't handle caffeine because of its effects on me having PMS, and I don't do sugary foods, etc. etc. to prevent it- Anyway, to the point-
Recently I had a really bad cold that turned into sinusitis, in attempt to clear my system of it I drank an herbal tea blend three times a day for a week, and now i am extremely irritable, moody and depressive- I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if this herbal blend could be a contributing factor?
The tea contained:
eucalyptus leaf- 210 mg
Licorice root- 175 mg
Slippery elm bark- 175 mg
wild cherry bark- 175 mg
elecampane rhizome- 140 mg
marshmallow root- 35 mg
Proprietary blend of:
spearmint leaf
west indian lemongrass leaf
lemon peel
stevia leaf
lemon myrtle leaf------ combined 840 mg
Thanks! I really appreciate it!
Did this herbal tea blend mess with my hormones and PMS?
Licorice root and elecampane DO involve hormones. In Fact you will see these ingredients in many women's formulas, so YES if you are really sensitive it could have affected you, despite what the other posters said!
Reply:I don't think it's the tea causing the alteration in mood, especially if you are no longer taking it. Rather I think it is a side effect of the decrease in energy one suffers while recovering from illness.
Take some Echinacea to boost the immune system and a B-12 for the depression - Your system should normalize in a few days.
Reply:none of that should effect hormones/ PMS.
most of those herbals are for the sinus/cough etc that you had. spearmint is good for the tummy. stevia is a sweetener.
if you're not taking the tea anymore it should be out of your system in a day or 2 anyway.
Recently I had a really bad cold that turned into sinusitis, in attempt to clear my system of it I drank an herbal tea blend three times a day for a week, and now i am extremely irritable, moody and depressive- I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if this herbal blend could be a contributing factor?
The tea contained:
eucalyptus leaf- 210 mg
Licorice root- 175 mg
Slippery elm bark- 175 mg
wild cherry bark- 175 mg
elecampane rhizome- 140 mg
marshmallow root- 35 mg
Proprietary blend of:
spearmint leaf
west indian lemongrass leaf
lemon peel
stevia leaf
lemon myrtle leaf------ combined 840 mg
Thanks! I really appreciate it!
Did this herbal tea blend mess with my hormones and PMS?
Licorice root and elecampane DO involve hormones. In Fact you will see these ingredients in many women's formulas, so YES if you are really sensitive it could have affected you, despite what the other posters said!
Reply:I don't think it's the tea causing the alteration in mood, especially if you are no longer taking it. Rather I think it is a side effect of the decrease in energy one suffers while recovering from illness.
Take some Echinacea to boost the immune system and a B-12 for the depression - Your system should normalize in a few days.
Reply:none of that should effect hormones/ PMS.
most of those herbals are for the sinus/cough etc that you had. spearmint is good for the tummy. stevia is a sweetener.
if you're not taking the tea anymore it should be out of your system in a day or 2 anyway.
I've heard that herbal tea with mint would help with gas what do you think?
My daughter is 7 weeks old and suffers from bad gas(colic).I've tryed Mylicon,Gripe water,Colic tablets and pumping her legs along with all the other things I could do to ease the pain,like singing,rocking etc.....None of them work when she is really in pain.Though I have heard to try Spearmint or Peppermint tea as long as it's caffeine free.What have you heard if anything about this remedy.Also any advice on relief unmentioned.I did tell the doctor about her gas(colic) and she suggested Mylicon or another form of over the counter remedy.Thank you for your help
~New Mommy in Arizona~
I've heard that herbal tea with mint would help with gas what do you think?
your daughter is too young to drink tea..... your daughter is too young to hold her head up by herself so I suggest laying her on her stomach and gently pat her back.
Green tea with a little piece of ginger does help ease colic. This is what my father usually gave me when I was a little boy. but your daughter is only 7 weeks old... too young.
I'm Chinese by the way...and a father of an 8th year old...
Reply:I agree with the other guy I wouldn't introduce tea right now it is too early and she is too young. Keep using those gas drops they work just keep up with the dosage because I think they allow you to give them a lot.
Reply:NOOOOOOOOOOOO she is to young no way. also I doubt it is colic bc everyone makes you think that and so did i when my son was that age (hes 3 months now). It was his milk he was on enfamil woo bad makes the super gassy. he was always crying and my life was horrid. I swicthed to goodstart and in a week wow life was so good and hes never has gas since nor cried all day.
~New Mommy in Arizona~
I've heard that herbal tea with mint would help with gas what do you think?
your daughter is too young to drink tea..... your daughter is too young to hold her head up by herself so I suggest laying her on her stomach and gently pat her back.
Green tea with a little piece of ginger does help ease colic. This is what my father usually gave me when I was a little boy. but your daughter is only 7 weeks old... too young.
I'm Chinese by the way...and a father of an 8th year old...
Reply:I agree with the other guy I wouldn't introduce tea right now it is too early and she is too young. Keep using those gas drops they work just keep up with the dosage because I think they allow you to give them a lot.
Reply:NOOOOOOOOOOOO she is to young no way. also I doubt it is colic bc everyone makes you think that and so did i when my son was that age (hes 3 months now). It was his milk he was on enfamil woo bad makes the super gassy. he was always crying and my life was horrid. I swicthed to goodstart and in a week wow life was so good and hes never has gas since nor cried all day.
Honest, open-minded people only please...?
I work as a stripper in Spearmint Rhinos in the UK %26amp; I got annoyed with the manager because he insisted there didn't have to be anyone near the dancers during private dances upstairs - as there were cameras on them (although no one was watching them)...with the old, good manager there always had to be some sort of protection/bouncers upstairs in case the girls got in trouble...am I being stupid for wanting bouncers within calling distance upstairs?
Nothing happened *this* time %26amp; so the manager %26amp; my bf think I am over-reacting, but surely I should be able to feel safe in this sort of environment?
It's meant to be a classy gentlemens club, not some sleazy backdoor whorehouse ffs. Should I just shut up about it?
Honest, open-minded people only please...?
it's complicated enough to work there. i guess you just want some sense of securiity.
Reply:thats preatty deep i think you should worry
Reply:i think u should do a decent job and not one u r not comfortable with. trust me on this....a pure life is better than a stained one....
Reply:You have a right to feel safe and secure. Your request is reasonable and any manager who is concerned about the safety of his employees would have no trouble in providing an environment you feel secure in.
Find another place to work and dump your insensitive boyfriend as well.
Reply:You are correct to want extra protection. Who is the manager to say if in a flash the guy that grabs you doesn't stab you or some other type of violence? You should insist on having a security guard present for ALL private dances.
Reply:If you really want my honest opinion, I think that it is so sad that you have such a job. Why do such a thing? It only pays until they fire you because you are "too old" for their standards. What's going to happen next. Consider getting an education to have a better life in the future. I don't mean to be disrespectful but thats just what I think.
Reply:I can understand your worries, I would request a bouncer be in a door away or something. I mean, the customers might be upset if there is one in the room as it's supposed to be private, but your safety is certainly an issue.
Reply:Management have a duty of care to your health and SAFETY in a work environment (as do you to your own health %26amp; safety) - so a risk assessment of your health and safety MUST address risks identified. The Health %26amp; Safety Executive could advise you further - please don't let this one drop.
Reply:Nope.... stick to your guns.... you have every right to......
your establishment should have plenty of protection in lieu of your profession....it's the least they could do--if not, then they do not have any respect for their female employees. And that, my friend is SEXIST.
Reply:That seems reasonable to me. What matters is how you feel about the situation. If you feel uncomfortable, they should respect your concern. I'm sure you know more about it than anybody else does.
Reply:No you're not over-reacting at all. You have a right to feel safe within your working environment. :-)
Reply:I don't think you're being unreasonable. It's you at risk , not them!
I am surprised your bf lets you do this!!
Reply:not at all.
there should defiantly be some sort of protection.
Reply:I completely agree with your opinion. If I were in your position I would definitely want some sort of protection. You should feel safe and if you don't I would continue to speak up to your manager. AND, I think your boyfriend should want you to feel safe as well!
Reply:you have a right to have security nearby just in case.
ask the other girls how they all feel about it.
if they feel the same way you do..approach the manager %26amp; let him know...you want it the way it used to be originally.
you have every right to have security provided for you...
look at it this way..without the girls..the club wouldn't be making money.
good luck to you.
Reply:Whatever u do, some risks r there. I'm a civil engineer but my life is in all the time in risk as I've to work in close vicinity of fast trains. A small mistake and I'm gone. God saved me 10 times. I go for this risky jcontracts because my profit margin is more than 100%. I'm taking the risk as I want more money. Same is ur problem. U too want easy and fast buck. U have to take certain risks and ur safety is in ur hand. If someone bounces on u, u must know how to protect urself. Self defence is the best defence. U can take lessions in martial art and learn how to defend urself. That will the best course for u. U can kick off strongest man very easily as he won't expect any assault from u. Don't bother about ur physique. The kind of job u r doing, I hope u r in good shape,. Go to gym and tone up ur muscles.
Reply:You are a presious woman. You need all the safety you can get. These men are not nessisarilly GENTLEMEN. Men are really just as sleazy whether they are in a suit or in boxer shorts. I hope you get all the protection you deserve.
Is this the type of work you want or would like to do something else?
blessings and peace to you.
Reply:laws are laws and if you dont like them (they will enforce them to prevent getting shut down,) open up your own underground strip clubs.
Reply:Naw, you should feel safe no matter where you work. In your case I don't think it's unreasonable to at least have one bouncer up there when you're working. I mean drunk men can get out of hand.
Maybe you should go to another place that suits your needs.
Reply:no you shouldn't shut up about it. it's your body, and you deserve protection and the dignity you deserve. Don't give up. It's your right. If your manager wants your employment then he should at least return the favor with a paycheck and some necessary protection.
-bre
Reply:I would think having bouncers within ear-shot of your girls would be pretty much standard. I had a friend who once went off on a female stripper and ended up getting arrested (my ex boyfriend). No you are in the right. You need to gather some of the other girls and barge into his office demanding this.
I'm not judging you or trying to tell you how to live your life, however I would personally get into something more lucrative than stripping. Do you really want to spend your whole life pleasing perverts? I would take this as an oppritunity. Quit.
Reply:I would think that they would have someone watching for troublemakers all the time. A camera is not going to able to grab some creep that gets out of hand. No, I don't think you should give up on it. You have a valid argument for wanting to be safe. Good luck with it!
Reply:If I were you I'd descretely mention it to other girls working there (don't mention what the manager said or that you spoke to him about it- just express your worries) and see what their responses are. If the majority of you feel the same then you'll have a united front- you can go and talk to the manager about it again.
I think you're well within your rights to want someone nearby to help. Sometimes things get out of hand. I've only ever had one lapdance in my life, but I have to admit I was sitting there thinking 'do NOT touch - do NOT touch'. I'm no pervert or a groper, and I DIDN'T touch, but the situation of attractive girl dancing naked in close proximity + normal male instincts + social responsibility to behave = very peculiar / difficult situation.
Just be careful not to stir things up or people will think you're out to cause trouble.
Reply:girls are so much more fragile than guys.. i think you should tell them to shove it if they dont have your best intrests at heart.. and ps. if your boyfriend doesnt take your side when it comes to your safety and welfare.. then tell him to shove it too.. good luck hun
Reply:I thought that is what bouncers are hired to do...protect the girls!...you are not over reacting, they are. I shoudn't say this, but its only my personal opinion - do you think they might be 'selling' you out?!!...becareful %26amp; take care...not this time maybe next time, maybe this time they are just 'testing the water'....
Reply:It's important that you feel safe when your working in that kind of environment. if you don't feel comfortable in that kind of setting insist that you have them there or rethink a new job. even though it's prob good money your saftey is much more important and being happy.
Reply:no i would be concerned also...you have no idea what drunk horny guys are capable of doing to you ...expecially if no one is around you...guys are alot bigger and stronger...you dont want to be taken advantage of.
Reply:Nope.....you have every logical reason to have a bouncer within calling distance, if you can't come to a compromise with management on that, you should probably find a different club to work at, there's no telling when a patron may get out of hand, and it could be a serious threat to your well-being if you have no backup.....
Reply:your not over-reacting at all, they are clearly putting you in a vulnerable and possibly dangerous position. You have a right to expect that your safety is protected, why else does the club/manager make money from your work. maybe see if other dancers at the club agree with you, power in numbers and all that. and even if the club is suppose to be classy, that isn't any grantee about the character of the men in there, it shouldn't matter when your safety is concerned.
Reply:No way, if you don't feel safe then you should either keep on at them or just quit. Sure nothing's happened so far but what if it did. If some guy tries to hurt you or worse then its not going to matter how many times it 'didn't happen'.
Camera's are not enough, you should talk to some of the other girls and try to get there support, it would be hard to ignore if you all told the manager you had a problem with it.
Reply:It's difficult to say. Do any of the other girls see this as a problem? If so then get together and put your point across to the manager. If you all threaten to walk unless he changes things then he may see your point of view. I think you are right though - better safe than sorry! Best of luck to you.
elaine
Nothing happened *this* time %26amp; so the manager %26amp; my bf think I am over-reacting, but surely I should be able to feel safe in this sort of environment?
It's meant to be a classy gentlemens club, not some sleazy backdoor whorehouse ffs. Should I just shut up about it?
Honest, open-minded people only please...?
it's complicated enough to work there. i guess you just want some sense of securiity.
Reply:thats preatty deep i think you should worry
Reply:i think u should do a decent job and not one u r not comfortable with. trust me on this....a pure life is better than a stained one....
Reply:You have a right to feel safe and secure. Your request is reasonable and any manager who is concerned about the safety of his employees would have no trouble in providing an environment you feel secure in.
Find another place to work and dump your insensitive boyfriend as well.
Reply:You are correct to want extra protection. Who is the manager to say if in a flash the guy that grabs you doesn't stab you or some other type of violence? You should insist on having a security guard present for ALL private dances.
Reply:If you really want my honest opinion, I think that it is so sad that you have such a job. Why do such a thing? It only pays until they fire you because you are "too old" for their standards. What's going to happen next. Consider getting an education to have a better life in the future. I don't mean to be disrespectful but thats just what I think.
Reply:I can understand your worries, I would request a bouncer be in a door away or something. I mean, the customers might be upset if there is one in the room as it's supposed to be private, but your safety is certainly an issue.
Reply:Management have a duty of care to your health and SAFETY in a work environment (as do you to your own health %26amp; safety) - so a risk assessment of your health and safety MUST address risks identified. The Health %26amp; Safety Executive could advise you further - please don't let this one drop.
Reply:Nope.... stick to your guns.... you have every right to......
your establishment should have plenty of protection in lieu of your profession....it's the least they could do--if not, then they do not have any respect for their female employees. And that, my friend is SEXIST.
Reply:That seems reasonable to me. What matters is how you feel about the situation. If you feel uncomfortable, they should respect your concern. I'm sure you know more about it than anybody else does.
Reply:No you're not over-reacting at all. You have a right to feel safe within your working environment. :-)
Reply:I don't think you're being unreasonable. It's you at risk , not them!
I am surprised your bf lets you do this!!
Reply:not at all.
there should defiantly be some sort of protection.
Reply:I completely agree with your opinion. If I were in your position I would definitely want some sort of protection. You should feel safe and if you don't I would continue to speak up to your manager. AND, I think your boyfriend should want you to feel safe as well!
Reply:you have a right to have security nearby just in case.
ask the other girls how they all feel about it.
if they feel the same way you do..approach the manager %26amp; let him know...you want it the way it used to be originally.
you have every right to have security provided for you...
look at it this way..without the girls..the club wouldn't be making money.
good luck to you.
Reply:Whatever u do, some risks r there. I'm a civil engineer but my life is in all the time in risk as I've to work in close vicinity of fast trains. A small mistake and I'm gone. God saved me 10 times. I go for this risky jcontracts because my profit margin is more than 100%. I'm taking the risk as I want more money. Same is ur problem. U too want easy and fast buck. U have to take certain risks and ur safety is in ur hand. If someone bounces on u, u must know how to protect urself. Self defence is the best defence. U can take lessions in martial art and learn how to defend urself. That will the best course for u. U can kick off strongest man very easily as he won't expect any assault from u. Don't bother about ur physique. The kind of job u r doing, I hope u r in good shape,. Go to gym and tone up ur muscles.
Reply:You are a presious woman. You need all the safety you can get. These men are not nessisarilly GENTLEMEN. Men are really just as sleazy whether they are in a suit or in boxer shorts. I hope you get all the protection you deserve.
Is this the type of work you want or would like to do something else?
blessings and peace to you.
Reply:laws are laws and if you dont like them (they will enforce them to prevent getting shut down,) open up your own underground strip clubs.
Reply:Naw, you should feel safe no matter where you work. In your case I don't think it's unreasonable to at least have one bouncer up there when you're working. I mean drunk men can get out of hand.
Maybe you should go to another place that suits your needs.
Reply:no you shouldn't shut up about it. it's your body, and you deserve protection and the dignity you deserve. Don't give up. It's your right. If your manager wants your employment then he should at least return the favor with a paycheck and some necessary protection.
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Reply:I would think having bouncers within ear-shot of your girls would be pretty much standard. I had a friend who once went off on a female stripper and ended up getting arrested (my ex boyfriend). No you are in the right. You need to gather some of the other girls and barge into his office demanding this.
I'm not judging you or trying to tell you how to live your life, however I would personally get into something more lucrative than stripping. Do you really want to spend your whole life pleasing perverts? I would take this as an oppritunity. Quit.
Reply:I would think that they would have someone watching for troublemakers all the time. A camera is not going to able to grab some creep that gets out of hand. No, I don't think you should give up on it. You have a valid argument for wanting to be safe. Good luck with it!
Reply:If I were you I'd descretely mention it to other girls working there (don't mention what the manager said or that you spoke to him about it- just express your worries) and see what their responses are. If the majority of you feel the same then you'll have a united front- you can go and talk to the manager about it again.
I think you're well within your rights to want someone nearby to help. Sometimes things get out of hand. I've only ever had one lapdance in my life, but I have to admit I was sitting there thinking 'do NOT touch - do NOT touch'. I'm no pervert or a groper, and I DIDN'T touch, but the situation of attractive girl dancing naked in close proximity + normal male instincts + social responsibility to behave = very peculiar / difficult situation.
Just be careful not to stir things up or people will think you're out to cause trouble.
Reply:girls are so much more fragile than guys.. i think you should tell them to shove it if they dont have your best intrests at heart.. and ps. if your boyfriend doesnt take your side when it comes to your safety and welfare.. then tell him to shove it too.. good luck hun
Reply:I thought that is what bouncers are hired to do...protect the girls!...you are not over reacting, they are. I shoudn't say this, but its only my personal opinion - do you think they might be 'selling' you out?!!...becareful %26amp; take care...not this time maybe next time, maybe this time they are just 'testing the water'....
Reply:It's important that you feel safe when your working in that kind of environment. if you don't feel comfortable in that kind of setting insist that you have them there or rethink a new job. even though it's prob good money your saftey is much more important and being happy.
Reply:no i would be concerned also...you have no idea what drunk horny guys are capable of doing to you ...expecially if no one is around you...guys are alot bigger and stronger...you dont want to be taken advantage of.
Reply:Nope.....you have every logical reason to have a bouncer within calling distance, if you can't come to a compromise with management on that, you should probably find a different club to work at, there's no telling when a patron may get out of hand, and it could be a serious threat to your well-being if you have no backup.....
Reply:your not over-reacting at all, they are clearly putting you in a vulnerable and possibly dangerous position. You have a right to expect that your safety is protected, why else does the club/manager make money from your work. maybe see if other dancers at the club agree with you, power in numbers and all that. and even if the club is suppose to be classy, that isn't any grantee about the character of the men in there, it shouldn't matter when your safety is concerned.
Reply:No way, if you don't feel safe then you should either keep on at them or just quit. Sure nothing's happened so far but what if it did. If some guy tries to hurt you or worse then its not going to matter how many times it 'didn't happen'.
Camera's are not enough, you should talk to some of the other girls and try to get there support, it would be hard to ignore if you all told the manager you had a problem with it.
Reply:It's difficult to say. Do any of the other girls see this as a problem? If so then get together and put your point across to the manager. If you all threaten to walk unless he changes things then he may see your point of view. I think you are right though - better safe than sorry! Best of luck to you.
elaine
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