poker etiquette

I have seen some rude people play poker. Are there any rules of etiquette in playing poker?

Cordiality
•Be polite.
•Do not swear or be verbally abusive.
•Be modest when you win.
•Refrain from criticizing another player's play.
•Limit unnecessary chatter to avoid disturbing active players.
•Do not hit on another player, or the dealer, no matter how attractive you find them.
•Be kind to the dealer. Good karma brings good cards.
Table Presence
•Manage your table space reasonably.
•Keep your chips and/or money on the table.
•Do not handle another player's chips or cards.
•Do not stack chips in a way that interferes with the deal, the viewing of cards, or another player.
•Chips and/or money on the table are not to be transferred from one player to another.
•Protect your cards so that no one else can see them.
•Keep your cards on the table. Holding cards against your shirt or putting them in your pocket or lap is not allowed.
•It is proper for an opponent to complain when a player consistently has the opportunity to see another player's hole cards. It is improper to complain when someone exercises this right.
•If you step away from the table, please advise the dealer of your intentions.
Play
•Play at a reasonable speed.
•It is each player's responsibility to follow the flow of the game. Play in turn. Do not act out of turn.
•At no time should any player or spectator make statements that could unfairly influence the play of a hand.
•Do not comment about the cards you just threw away.
•Refrain from making comments about possible hands. "The board just paired. Someone could have a full house now!".
Betting
•Do not splash the pot.
•Do not string bet.
•Verbally announce your action, particularly in games with non-professional dealers.
•Chips and discards should be placed as far forward as reasonably possible to make it easier for the dealer to handle them.
•When discarding your hand, do so towards the dealer at a low level of flight so that no other player can see what you have discarded.
•Do not expose any cards until the showdown.
The Showdown
•Do not mis-declare your hand.
•Show your winning hand quickly. Do not "slow-roll" (allow your opponent to think he's won when you know he hasn't).
•Rabbit hunting (asking to see what cards would have appeared, had you bet) should not be allowed.
Integrity
•Every player must play in their own self interest. Do not "soft play" any other player(s).
•Agreeing to "check-down" a hand after a player has gone All-in is not allowed.
•Coffee-housing (speaking during a hand for strategic purposes) is allowed in North America but please exercise restraint.
•Asking to see called hands unnecessarily is bad manners, a waste of time, and is generally bad for the game.

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Poker Etiquette Tips

Everyone once in a while when you’re playing a hand of poker, someone does something really stupid. So stupid that it practically ruins the game for everyone. It makes you want to reach across the table and rip the cards right out of the person’s hands and send them packing. Well you never want to be one of those people so if you’re new to poker, you’ll want to be fully aware of proper poker etiquette. Failure to follow these simple rules will not only piss off the other players, but it could get you fined or kicked off the poker table felt. So study these carefully.

1. Never show your cards to the other players while a hand is going on. This is technically not against the rules, but you could be penalized. Even if you’ve folded, revealing the cards in your dead hand could sabotage another player’s shot at winning. So don’t do it unless you want to feel like a complete fool.

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2. Don’t react to your hand. Whether it’s the worlds best hand in the history of poker of it’s a complete flop, avoid showing an emotion or facial expression. It’s guaranteed to annoy the other players.

3. Don’t be disrespectful to the other players. This means you should avoid being cocky about how great you are. Be humble and the other  players will like you a lot more. Also refrain from criticizing other players. Even if they made a ridiculously horrible play, keep your personal opinions to yourself.

4. Never blame the dealer for a bad hand. Dealers have no control over how the cards are dealt, so be sure to tip him or her and treat them with respect.

Follow these simple four tips and your poker game experiences will be a lot more pleasant. You’ll be able to avoid angry stares from the other players and you’ll look a lot more professional. Following these important etiquette tips will garner the respect of everyone else at the table.

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