As poker rises in popularity, so does the number of
ignorant players who just play for kicks. They disrupt
the whole flow of the game and give it a lot of
disrespect. A certain instance is when one says “bad
fold, bad fold!” when he/she sees that the rather
ragged flop has hit his/her hand. It is very annoying
for all the players in the table and has cut off the
bluffing element of the round since one has declared
that he/she has one or two of the cards on the table.
Anyway, follow these basic guidelines of good behavior
to ensure that the game is fair and enjoyable.
Don’t Talk About Your Cards after you’ve folded them
This is one of the most common breaches of etiquette
that people do. Similar to the situation above, there
might be instances wherein someone just bangs at the
table and fusses over what a horrible fold he/she did.
Again, it takes the life of the game and takes out
some strategies that may be used on the round.
If You Want To Show Your Cards, Show It to Everyone
There are times when one asks an opponent to show
their hand to them. Sometimes, they accede to the
request and show it to them. But the problem is that
they seem to keep it to themselves like a cute little
secret. Don’t do that in a casino or even in a cash
game. It annoys a lot of people. Keep the game fair
for everyone.
Muck Your Hand Properly
There are lots of moments where one just throws their
card like it was literally trash. Sometimes, the cards
flip over and your hand will be shown to a few people
who even cared about looking at you. Again, this takes
out the element of fairness in the game because the
other player may use this as a basis of calling or
folding given that card can’t possibly be a kicker for
his/her opponent. So to speak, you’re wrecking the
game for a couple of unknowing players. Keep things
formal and fold your hand properly by sliding it to
the dealer using both hands.
Don’t Splash Your Chips
When betting, some people just toss in their chips,
making a horrid splash that makes it difficult for the
dealer to count. This takes up unnecessary time and
drains all the energy of the round and disrupts the
natural flow of the game. Bet properly by stacking
your chips and sliding it over to the center of the
table. Doing that shouldn’t be very difficult.
Pay Attention!
There are people who space out in the middle of the
round and it takes a little nudge or a tilted eyebrow
to get him/her back to earth. Don’t make everyone
remind you it’s your turn, please. A lot of people
take poker very seriously and a good number even
gamble with this game as a profession. Respect the
game, and you’ll get respect in return.
Conclusion
Honestly, if you want to be respected at the poker
table. Don’t be a brat but be a mature person who
loves to play the game. Minding your manners is a part
of that. Actually, people shouldn’t even talk about
this because it should be customary task. And not only
does it help you in the poker table, but also in life
in general. Play the game properly and you’ll both get
respect and admiration from your peers because of your
class and love for the game.
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