[coolhandkuhn]

Here's a radical idea -- know what you're talking about before reprimanding others, nit. If OP wants to show that he had top pair, to cultivate an image that he's playing premium cards, that's his business. Some thinking players will try and train their opponents to respect their hands (even when they do not warrant respect [ie - A6o]) In no way is that being a 'tool'. It's using table image to maximize EV.


That being said, the player was definitely in the wrong for turning over the OP's other hole card. And the dealer was also in the wrong for not correcting the player. Should OP say anything? That's read dependant -- if you think it will stop the fun atmosphere of the table, I would hesitate to say anything. Next time, hold both cards together, with the Ace on bottom, and show the Ace. Then throw the cards in the muck yourself, so your opponent doesn't have the chance to turn over your other card. Just a thought.