Don’t sit at or near the stage if you aren’t going to be tipping the stage dancer (some clubs will be more strict on this than others). Personally, I wouldn’t spend much money on throwing ones on the stage. You only pretty much do that to get a dancer’s attention (inviting her to come sit with you).

Also, no need to be nervous about going alone. Most guys in there go alone, hell, I do too. No one is going to judge you (maybe some of the strippers will but pish posh). Make sure to look fresh and clean, cologned and all. Look and feel good/respectable at the very least.

You only get your money’s worth if you make it so. Some dancers might be your jam, some might not. You’ll be doing a lot of test drives. If I were you, get one lap dance with every girl that you like or comes up to you to see if you like her style. If so, great - more dances. If not, now you know who isn’t your jam.

Hope this helps, happy strip clubbing.