Poker Etiquette

Do.. .

• Be honest: Don’t try to shortchange the pot or otherwise cheat.
• Play quickly: No one likes a slow player.
• Be courteous and friendly: No one likes a whiner.
• Be a good winner: Gloating and making fun of other players is a definite no-no.
• Be a good loser: We all lose. It happens. But show some class and
• Don’t show your temper, swear or throw cards. Definitely don’t insult the other players.
• Let the other players know if you plan to leave early: It’s courteous to
• let the other players know in advance if you plan to quit early.
• Bet in sequence: Bet, call, or fold when it’s your turn.
• Acting out of turn can adversely affect another player’s hand.

Don’t. . .

• Give a player advice in the middle of a hand even if he asks for it:
• This is a no-win proposition: Either the player who asked will be upset at you if the advice is wrong or the person who loses against the player will be mad at you.
• Look at another player’s hand, unless you have permission: Some players strongly object to your looking at their hand.