Dummy etiquette is essential for all players. It is a set of guidelines for politeness and good manners which we should always treat each other. Respect, empathy, and honesty are basic rules of dummy etiquette. You should know how to behave appropriately in dummy situation, how to make others feel comfortable and enjoyable to play together. Here are the rules of dummy etiquette to improve dummy and social skills.
Etiquette of dummy players
According to the knock dummy rules, if you don't knock, if you are not the player next to the last hand opponent or if you cannot draw the highest card, you have no duty to shuffle cards, you can only wash or mix up the face-up cards.
If you are a dealer, you should not shuffle cards too slowly or clumsily. Riffle and faro shuffle should be made about three times to mix the cards thoroughly. After shuffling, you must offer the deck to the right hand to cut.
While dealing, make sure you deal cards completely and secretly. Deal fast with consistent pace but do not expose the cards to any players. It is very important that you should not look at the bottom card, either before or during the deal.
If you are a player, it is best to keep silent, talking to the dealer may distract him from dealing, wait until the deal is fully completed before picking up. Do not look at others' card when walking behind them, tell them to close the hand.
If you are asked to cut the card, a single cut with only one hand should be made . Cutting one card is not acceptable, a deep cut at least one-fifth or more than half off the top is taken is good to randomize the deck. But if you are not asked to cut, never take it.
A Scarne's cut, pulling a packet of cards from the middle of the stock and placing it back on the top of the deck, is technically okay, It helps defend against cheating but against the dummy rule. A cut should always be completed with only one hand.
Tapping the deck is the polite way to decline cutting, anyway, to protect the game, cutting is better than not, the deck should be offered to the next player for the cut. When no player wants to cut the cards, the dealer must do it himself before dealing.
Play with honesty, do not cheat, such as trying to peek at an opponent's cards, hiding the Speto, or overcounting points. It spoils the fun game and good relationships, if someone is caught cheating. Strict to a fair play, if you are cheating, you should not be playing dummy.
Play with intelligence, do not get emotional. When you are not satisfied with bad hand, being knocked, fool discard and the Speto hold, you should control your emotion. Do not curse the card, it is getting angry, the angry card will curse you back with dark sleep.
Play with politeness, do not say bad words like damn, shit, fuck. Players who usually do this have no self control and create bad impression with others. Do not throw cards so hard with great pleasure when getting the fool card or do that in bad mood when being knocked.
Play with real skills, do not collaborate with a partner. Giving him clues, hints, signals, wanted cards is prohibited. You should play the game based on card situations or card faces. Do not let your opponents knock or get the points easily.
Play on concentration, do not have your mind on other things, stay focused on the game, do not enjoy talking with others or use your mobile phone during the play. You should play at once on your turn, do not let anyone remind you it is your turn now.
Play with secrecy, do not reveal or show cards to another player. If you show a card, you must show that card to all players. Do not tell what card in your hand or who keeps the cards. Avoid reading cards or the conversation that guides to another players.
Play with respect, do not blame anyone. The fool discarder is sometimes forced to play, sympathize with him. Do not criticize or give advice on how to play, unless you are asked for advice. If you make a mistake, you should admit your faults.
Play with transparency, do not trick at cards. Hold all cards on the table, one card should not be placed face down, do not play under the table, others may be in doubt what you are doing. You should make your hand clear when scoring or knocking.
Play at leisure, do not hurry. players should take their time in playing best. never hurry the left hand to throw a card, just do the gesture of drawing or picking up the card. If it is your cue to deal, do not gather the cards in a hurry, let other players count their points
Play with sincerity, do not fool other players. you must do what you say. For example you say that you do not wait for the fool card, you must not get the fool card or that what card will be discarded, the card is discarded exactly as you say. Never violate this highly critical dummy rule.
Play with confidence, do not get excited. If there is someone watching your play, he may cause your lack of confidence, show him how to play to knock. If a player threats you with getting the fool card, don't be afraid, play confidently, you won't be intimidated easily. Believe in your great skills.
Play with kindness, do not make someone uncomfortable. On the last turn, if you do not wait for the fool card or lose more for sure, tell the left hand feel free to throw the card. This will help him relax. Do not throw the Speto defensive card close if the Speto is the last card. this make him pay the Speto full meld value.
Play with sacrifice, do not make the winner become the loser. If you do not compete with other players, draw the last card and put down only dead dummy or a dead meld, no dummy added to a run. You'd rather lose more than pay the knock value. It is impolite to change the one who is expected to be the winner.
Play with good manners
Draw softly, do not bend, or mark cards,
Do not delay the game by thinking long.
Cover your cards well when drawing.
Lay down runs in correct sequential order.
Do not ask the right hand if he waits for the fool card yet.
Do not draw a card before the left hand throwing.
Do not complain about your bad dummy hand.
Do not disturb others.
Do not talk too loudly.
Do not lose control of your emotions.
When cash play
Do not count money on the table, but sneakily count in the toilet.
Ask permission to keep your funds, if you make a lot of money.
Do not insult the loser like saying that tomorrow come earlier, will send the thank you letter for donation.
Do not hit and run, when you get much money and need to leave, you should fix quit time at least one hour in advance or if you can find another player to replace you, please go ahead but not so fast. Cheer him up. Nice hand. Good luck.
Etiquette of dummy watchers
It is a good chance to watch a dummy player of Zian or master level. Try to learn his strategies as much as possible to increase your dummy experience without paying anything. Here are some good manners.
1. Sit and watch game quietly. Find a reason why he played.
2. Avoid conversation that would give information to players
3. Do not signal to other players.
4. Pay respect to the player's decision.
5. Do not advise any players.
6. Criticize playing after game.
7. Do not interfere other playing.
8. Do not blame a player's mistake.
9. Do not boast about you dummy skills.
10. Study Thai knock dummy rules in advance.