Very taboo. What do I do?

[steamboatin]

Here is a radical idea, don't be a tool. Show the hand or muck the hand. Only an ass shows one card.

Yes the other guy was in the wrong and I would have screamed bloody murder but if you had better table manners, you wouldn't be in the situation in the first place.

[BoogerFace]

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Show the hand or muck the hand. Only an ass shows one card.


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I agree with this. At Foxwoods, every showdown I've seen where the villian only attempts to show the ace has a rag for a kicker anyway.

[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.

[TakeMeToTheRiver]

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Here is a radical idea, don't be a tool. Show the hand or muck the hand. Only an ass shows one card.


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Not a tool and not an ass.

Absolutely nothing wrong with showing one card after a fold when it proves that you had the winning hand (other than giving away information, of course). Generally, it keeps the table (and the fish) happy and helps set up future moves when you want a player to fold.

It's a completely different story if someone is trying to influence your decision in a big pot by showing a card before you make a decision... I don't think that is a bad move either, but it could make you look like an ass.

[boscoboy]

2nd to what steamboatin said

opponent is solid player - he reads you correctly and your response is to confirm his suspicion? fix this leak before concerning yourself with table manners of the other players(and i dont buy the arguement you are using this to your advantage later in the session)

however - i would never touch another players cards regardless of the situation

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2nd to what steamboatin said

opponent is solid player - he reads you correctly and your response is to confirm his suspicion? fix this leak before concerning yourself with table manners of the other players(and i dont buy the arguement you are using this to your advantage later in the session)

however - i would never touch another players cards regardless of the situation

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i absolutely WAS using this play to my advantage.

[pshabi]

You're calling somebody a tool? I hope that's not your picture. LOL
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Here is a radical idea, don't be a tool. Show the hand or muck the hand. Only an ass shows one card.

Yes the other guy was in the wrong and I would have screamed bloody murder but if you had better table manners, you wouldn't be in the situation in the first place.

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[steamboatin]

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You're calling somebody a tool? I hope that's not your picture. LOL


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It is absolutely my picture and this reply confirms that my read on you is correct.

Tool Tactic #1 be an ass and only show one card.
Tool Tactic #2 when WRONG make a personal attack against the other party.

Yes, I know they show one card on TV but that doesn't make it good manners. I bet you have sunglasses and a hoodie and your next post will probably mention my weight or that I wear eyeglasses.

[TakeMeToTheRiver]

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Why is it wrong to show one card after someone folds to a bet? Typically, someone shows that they had top pair. Many folders see this as a favor -- proving that they made the right decision. Giving partial information often keeps the table friendly while also helping the player showing his card by earning him respect in later hands.

SB, Why don't you explain yourself?

[steamboatin]

If you want to show your hand then it is perfectly okay and if you don't want to show your hand that is okay also. There is not one single good reason to show one card unless you are trying to upset the other player.

Showing one card in not respectful.