[Raza]

I would re-read the chaper in SSH while paying close attention to the pot size, the flop texture, and position of the player betting or raising. Waiting to protect your hand is usually used when the pot is quite large on the flop and/or when your hand is quite vulnerable to numerous cards that could come on the turn. This is an unraised pot with 6 players, and your equity is huge. You played it well.