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deckix
Rising Star
Bronze Level
I play in two live games each week, they are hosted at pubs/bars near where I live and tend to be the sane faces each week. Therefore I know them all pretty well and have a fairly constant banter going on. If I was playing at a casino I would try restrain my talking to some degree as it tends to be a lot more regimental. So long story short I guess my answer is depends greatly on the environment and people you’re playing with.
Leandro Moecke
Rock Star
Platinum Level
I'm generally quieter, I prefer to listen to music while playing
Herkstwin
Legend
Bronze Level
I only play in a long running home game with a bunch of old guys. We talk all the time. "Dumbass" is the most common word flung at an opponent who beat you when they held a bad hand and sucked out. Interestingly, the name "Dumbass" comes out of one of the stories told at the table. One of the guy's wives taught a kindergarten student with Downs Syndrome. She was a lovely little sweetheart, but when she had an issue with anyone, including the teacher, she would call them "Dumbass".
All the guys found the story funny and started using the term whenever another player ticked them off. All in jest.
After almost 20 years, there have only been a couple of real flareups between players.
All the guys found the story funny and started using the term whenever another player ticked them off. All in jest.
After almost 20 years, there have only been a couple of real flareups between players.
Emily Trott
Legend
Loyaler
Poker is a social game and i enjoy talking with others at the table. Over the past seven years playing tournaments I've had a lot of fun times, met loads of nice people, and made a few good friends along the way. I would have never been able to do that had I remained silent. 
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gardenwall
Rock Star
Bronze Level
Hey there,
the best approach for me at a poker table is a balance between full focus for strategic play and strategic talking for social dynamics and misdirection. While you need intense focus on the game, including opponents' strategies and your own ranges, engaging in some friendly conversation can help create a better atmosphere, build rapport, and be used to your advantage to misdirect opponents. It's crucial to avoid talking that reveals direct information about your hand or involves collusion.
Good luck,
Natox
the best approach for me at a poker table is a balance between full focus for strategic play and strategic talking for social dynamics and misdirection. While you need intense focus on the game, including opponents' strategies and your own ranges, engaging in some friendly conversation can help create a better atmosphere, build rapport, and be used to your advantage to misdirect opponents. It's crucial to avoid talking that reveals direct information about your hand or involves collusion.
Good luck,
Natox
