Showing emotion when winning a pot

[Matt Williams]

What is the best way to show emotion at a table when you win a pot? I don't want to act like I am a serious player, but at the same time I don't want to look cocky. Sometimes I say "Wow, I can't believe I won that!", but it gets hard when you are up a lot or the same people are at the table for hours. Anyone else have this problem?

[AngusThermopyle]

Act like you've been there before.
Act like you plan to be back.

[Klepton]

smile, stack the chips, and tip he dealer a dollar

if you wanna keep the table happy don't be an idiot

[cardcounter0]

I like the Doyle Brunson approach. As you quietly stack the chips, mumble "Thought you had me there".

[BigBaitsim (milo)]

I try to look like it was something I expected. Sometimes I can't help but be pleased with a monster pot. Regardless, I try to never hoot and holler, or show extreme emotion.

[Solami17]

After flipping the dealer his check, silently stack your chips. Saying nothing keeps that element of mystery lingering there. A serious look says you mean business

[Mike Gallo]

Dude,

Tip the dealer stack your chips and get ready for the next hand. No need to say a word.

[other1]

You are thinking about this waaaaaaay too much.

[Matt Williams]

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You are thinking about this waaaaaaay too much.

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There is a reason I asked. Last Saturday I won $521 playing $4-$8 Hold 'Em at the Tropicana. At one point, people at the table were saying "I am staying away from him, he looks too good to be playing here.". A lot of times everyone would fold pre-flop everytime I raised and I wouldn't even see any flops. Basically I think it's hard to be like "Wow, I got lucky there." when you have over $700 on the table. This has happened several times in the last few months, so I am trying to see how I can change my table image in subtle ways.

[boscoboy]

then by all means go ahead and act like one.

otherwise read and head the above posted advice