What poker habit instantly tells you someone is experienced?

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What poker habit instantly tells you someone is experienced?”
 
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They don’t tilt. They have been through and seen every bad beat imaginable and know it’s just part of the game and they move on to the next hand ready to play.
 
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Keeping a cool head in difficult situations, no tilt or panic, just full concentration
 
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If you get someone that check-raises it means that they've been around the block for a while because most people can't check, they fear that they are missing out
 
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I think knowing how to read your opponent is something you acquire over time, so you need a lot of experience.
 
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I don't quite understand your question, but I think consistency is essential in this; you have to try day after day to keep improving your game
 
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They know when to fold.
 
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Mazembe said:
Keeping a cool head in difficult situations, no tilt or panic, just full concentration
The guy with the most braclets in the world is a nit who panics with decent hands and goes on tilt all the time lol
 
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anbu210 said:
What poker habit instantly tells you someone is experienced?”
I think there could be several such signs. These are bets at different stages, playing in position, bluffing and, oddly enough, fold.
 
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Experienced players are usually very calm and consistent. They don’t overreact to bad beats, they act with purpose, and they pay attention even when they’re not in the hand. One big giveaway is disciplined folding — strong players are comfortable letting go of decent hands when they know they’re beaten.
 
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They have a fold button, they take almost the same amount of time per decision no matter what 2 cards they have in their hand or no matter what position their in. They adjust the size of their bets to be take advantage of each villain at the table separately as well as when the situation requires it. Playing live there's also physical tells and just body language and how one looks comfortable or uncomfortable sitting at the tables that can give away how experienced they are.

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anbu210 said:
What poker habit instantly tells you someone is experienced?”
Knowing when to fold is the key I think
 
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how they play with their chips is telling me they have spent hours at the tables
 
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When an amateur loses to an opponent's lucky card, they complain or show frustration. The professional mucks their cards in silence, maintains emotional stability, and focuses on the next hand
 
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