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Playing
Poker for the first time one learns that there
is a certain Code of Etiquette for the game. The tips listed
below are suitable for most
Poker games.
Dos and Don'ts at Physical Poker Games
1. Play at reasonable speed -
Every once in awhile you
are confronted with a situation where you must carefully
consider your options, but after pausing to think, you
must quickly get back to the game. If you consistently
play at a slow speed, you will make the game less enjoyable
for others.
2. Be polite -
Poker can sometimes
be frustrating, but swearing at other players or being
critical of their play
is counterproductive. Don't abuse the other players
or the dealer.
3. Play in turn -
You should not fold
your hand or leave your seat until it is your turn
to bet.
4. Don't reveal your cards before the showdown -
If you are folding, gently toss your cards to the
dealer face
down. If you expose them, accidentally or intentionally,
this gives important information away, and can
affect the outcome of a hand.
5. Don't take chips off the table -
Winning players are tempted to take some of their
chips off the table and pocket
them, but proper Poker etiquette obliges you
to leave all of your chips on the table until you
leave the
game for
good.
6. If you're not in the hand, keep quiet -
If you're not in the hand, you have no business
affecting its outcome.
Even body language or gestures can be very
telling. Observers of Poker games should make sure
not
to disturb the seated
players: don't comment, don't ask questions
and don't stand so close as to make them uncomfortable.
7. Don't abuse the dealer -
Throwing cards at the dealer or using foul
language only
brands you as an immature,
unsophisticated player.
8. Don't "splash the pot" -
When you make a bet, place your chips neatly
in front of you in easily countable
stacks within the dealer's reach and let
the dealer pull them into the pot. Tossing
chips
directly
into the middle
will not allow the other players to know
if you put the correct number of chips
in.
9. Don't offer or ask for assistance from other
players -
" One player to a hand" is
a fundamental poker axiom. Asking for advice is considered
bad form, as is
offering help.
10. Don't mis-declare your hand -
Don't lie or joke about your hand.
11. Don't "slow roll" other players -
If you realize you hold the winning
hand, waiting a long time
to show it after the other players
have shown their hands is considered
very
bad form.
12. If unsure, let the dealer read your hand -
Inexperienced players should turn
to the dealer to determine the
value of their hands only as an emergency
backup plan.
13. Don't mess up the table or cards -
Keep food and drinks at a side
table if at all possible and
take care
to wipe your hands before handling
the
cards.
14. Show one, show all -
If you win a pot uncontested
and show your cards
to another
player,
you have a duty to show
everyone else at the table
what cards you folded.
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