Hold'em and friendly chat

[Warik]

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If someone asks me about my hand I usually say with a smile "I forget."

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I always say either: "2 7 offsuit," "aces," or "why do i always have to pay for your cards and you want mine for free?" Must be said with a clear smile or in a joking fashion to avoid pissing people off. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[mzrtopera]

Most of the individuals who perform like this appear to be jerks at the table. Be careful about using this strategy.

Sherman

[harboral]

I never thought of myself as a jerk for talking at the table or trying to manipulate the other players by talking about my hand as I bet it. I smile, I don't whine when beat and I tell them they played the hand well when they win. At low limit in Nevada casinos with tourists (not a bunch of pro-player wannabes) that are there to enjoy themselves I have had great success with what I outlined (especially if it is spread limit $1-4). If my play makes me a jerk, then I guess I am. For the most part I play $4-$8 and $8-$16 now, so probably won't be playing the lower limits anymore, but if I do, I will continue to use what works.........I can't quit what brings in better than 2 max bets per hour in earnings and a win rate of almost 75% of my sessions.

[mzrtopera]

My apologies as I wasn't really talking about you, harboral. The four individuals that I know that do this a lot do appear to be jerks at the table but they are very friendly individuals who I do like and I can get past their table manners. I imagine that you are a very friendly individual also and I would enjoy playing at your table. I enjoy a friendly table but I hate to see anyone manipulated. The regulars and inidividuals who know the game know what is going on and can get past it. Thanks for your reply.

That said, have you read Mike Caro's meanderings on the subject. He is a master at the talk and manipulate game.

Sherman