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Suitable Poker Decorum

The bottom line of any game is to win of course, but whether you win or lose, it is always important that you keep the proper Poker etiquette. There are a lot of things to consider of course, but some of the most important and essential are the ones below.

First you should never ask another player to show a called hand on the river. That is usually allowed, but it is unethical. The reason is that you are basically accusing him of cheating. Also, if it is a losing hand, it will reveal to everyone at the table their mistakes, and that is unacceptable.

The second Poker etiquette that you will have to remember is that you should always wait for your losing opponent to offer his hand. Never make the first move. Of course you should be a "sport" whether you win or lose, but if you took several thousands off him, he will be upset. Let him decide if he wants to shake your hand or not.

A good Poker player also never apologizes for winning. It does not matter if you took his entire stack. That is the point of the whole game. Saying that you are sorry is a lie, and that will just add insult to injury.

When you play Poker, you should also avoid answering queries made by a player to another one. If you hear Bob asking Jeff how many chips he has left, do not reply, even if you know. The fact is that all good players probably know, and they are just trying to psych out their opponents. If you had folded your hand, just stay out of it.

Finally, the Poker etiquette when it comes to seeing cards is this: if you accidentally see a card handed out by the dealer to another player, inform the dealer immediately.

If on the other hand, you see it because of the player's own carelessness, then that is not your fault. Anyone who wishes to play at the Poker table should be exercising caution anyway. You do not need to warn him of what he is doing wrong; he will learn it soon enough.

Poker ethics and etiquette is something that people cannot and should not take for granted. It says a lot about the person, and by displaying the proper behavior, you will not only enjoy the game more, but also be admired by your peers.