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Demeanor When Playing Poker 27-07-2011

The game of poker is based on a ritual game in which players are expected to have a certain behavior, and meet the basic rules of etiquette in order to have a good, nice and enjoyable game sharing between players. The courtesy and respect are considered the pillars in the behavior that a player must have to play poker, and this is expected when players play live poker and also when they play online poker, the courtesy must be the same.

Although the rules of behavior when playing poker are quite general, there are some rules for the game that are pretty specific, especially when we are talking about playing online. We must know that each player must be treated with respect.

In poker is easy to lose concentration, so it is important to be focused on the game and avoid being distracted. The concentration it's easier to achieve when you're playing live, knowing that any movement that we make can show our game to other players. However, when playing online, do not have the problem that other players can read us so often we are distracted while we are playing online, and in many occasions we are doing other things simultaneously.

Remember that playing poker requires decisions thoughtful, so do not be hasty when you decide something, even though the online poker is more difficult to guess what will be your next move there are players who are crafty so don't give them the opportunity.

Before playing online, check that your Internet connection is reliable and stable. Another online poker rules is that if you lose connection, or leave the table, you must wait a certain amount of time before returning to the game, so you should know that there are cases where you might lose your hand if you do not back in time to the table.

Bet online when you have an unstable internet connection, can affect your game, play style and besides the results of a hand. So, if you are disconnected, "the expect" while you try to reconnect yourself, could disturb other players, especially if it occurs more than just one time

In case that it's another player and not you who seems to have a slow connection and by it the player is lagging you should point this out to him in a polite way.

Be polite and say things in a good way, when playing poker, it is essential for good communication with other players. No matter if you talk to other players face to face at the poker table, or if you're talking with them through a chat. The ideal behavior in any stage is to be polite, respectful, and friendly.

Remember to play guided by the rules having a good perform in the game, and a good communication with other players, because this only facilitate your progress in each hand you play and make you a nice and mature player.