Poker Etiquette

[The_Missile]

I have a couple of poker etiquette questions...

1) If someone wants to make a raise, is it improper to say "I call and raise..." or is that technically a string bet?

2) Is it improper to say raise and not specify an amount until afterwards? I know that a lot of times I'll say "raise," wait a couple of seconds, and then say "45 more" or whatever the raise amount is. Is that improper?

Thanks

[dealer_toe]

1) string bet

2) thats fine

[ds914]

You can take all the time you want after announcing your raise to decide the exact amount... assuming you're playing no-limit. Otherwise, you'll just seem like an ass. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[CaptainCrunch]

Can I tag along to this etiquette question?


I've known since I've started playing with buddies that "I'll see you and raise XX" is a string bet, and therefore a no-no.


but ok.. why? Since its every old west movie watcher's cliche'd assumption... whats the deal with it?


Just wondering. Cheers.

[autobet]

1. this way off talking would be very common at home games or players new to poker. I wouldn't be offended by it, or consider it a string bet. This is assuming it is said in one uninterupted sentence. If they say call and then look at their opponent for a reaction and then say raise I would consider that unethical.

2. charmers like Mark Sief like to do this and stare down their opponent...perfectly legal