You have added to my list of how to look dumb. The $17.00 situation is a great one. I love using the "clueless" blind posting. One I use, is messy chip stacking. Experienced players can't resist stacking neatly, and many times in stacks by some even amount. Who comments that I have a 1,000 chip in a stack of 500s? Who comments that my highest valued chips must be on top? Who comments that I've placed a stack of high value chips behind low value chips? Who asks how many chips I have, before betting? (Answer, "Uh, I'm not sure. Dealer, could you count them". Or better yet, ask the guy next to you if he would count them).

Order coffee or a coke and ask how much it is. (99% give coffee for free).

Your article, and its title was great.

Kathleen

I love this article. Doc you have a way of writing about some the most useful little nuances that make such a big difference and are practical too. Great job.

Cool Article! Just thought I'd put my 2 cents here. (might be all it's worth but who knows) A couple podcasts ago you were talking about a couple instances where you had people tell you they werent going to fight you for a split pot and one time where you had a guy making the dealer explain why he lost with a smaller flush. Could these have been instances of this tactic? Only you were there so looking back what do you think.

I would also add one other thing. Never admit to playing on the internet. If asked, say no, but "do you play in one of those casinos?". Try and get the table to talk about internet playing.

The question really is, "which is more important to you". Walking to the bank to deposit a bagful of money, or have a bunch of strangers think you're real smart.

Kathleen