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07-25-2014 , 10:19 AM
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Just curious,

What's the best way to deal with a fish complaining that you're not playing enough hands without offending them or giving away information. I don't want to tell him that I play this way because it's better, or that I'm actually trying to win and not just gambling. And saying that I have been getting ****ty cards for 15mn isn't really believable to a fish who playing 80% of hands. So how do I not tap the glass in this situation... And I obviously don't want to make them leave.

TL/DR I fail at table talk with fish.

Thanks.
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07-25-2014 , 10:25 AM
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I'm feeling unlucky right now. Got to go with your gut you know.

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07-25-2014 , 10:47 AM
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"I only play pockets aces."
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07-25-2014 , 11:45 AM
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"I'm just not as good as you, I'm scared to play against you"
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07-25-2014 , 12:20 PM
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"I'm just not as good as you, I'm scared to play against you"
There's no way to say this without sounding sarcastic.

"It's my money, I'll play how I want."
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07-25-2014 , 12:28 PM
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07-25-2014 , 12:49 PM
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If its a 1 time thing with a fish who has no long term value to you, explain it away with the "Im card dead" thing.

However, of you're playing a fair amount, and you're getting a nitty rep, find the first spot where a good bluff has solid equity and chance of success, and be sure to show it off and advertise it.
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07-25-2014 , 12:53 PM
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If its a 1 time thing with a fish who has no long term value to you, explain it away with the "Im card dead" thing.

However, of you're playing a fair amount, and you're getting a nitty rep, find the first spot where a good bluff has solid equity and chance of success, and muck it and claim the nuts and do it over and over again until people realize you don't have the nuts.
FYP
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07-25-2014 , 01:33 PM
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"I'm just playing for the free buffet."
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07-25-2014 , 01:33 PM
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Play more hands.
Having fish that enjoy/want to play with you is worth far more than whatever fraction of equity you give up straddling or playing an extra hand let so to give the appearance of action.
Last edited by Jon_locke; 07-25-2014 at 01:38 PM.
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07-25-2014 , 02:04 PM
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op be more talkative, joke around,talk sports etc
if you're fun fish won't care if you're tight.
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07-25-2014 , 02:08 PM
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I hate the PC attitude of not wanting to offend anyone. You do not have to justify your play to anyone. And you do not have to worry about offending anyone. People are offended because they want to be offended and they will make up anything to be offended by
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07-25-2014 , 02:14 PM
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Play it off that you don't speak English. Just say something like "haha, allllllright" .
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07-25-2014 , 02:14 PM
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just say "sorry not paying attention"
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07-25-2014 , 02:16 PM
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I hate the PC attitude of not wanting to offend anyone. You do not have to justify your play to anyone. And you do not have to worry about offending anyone. People are offended because they want to be offended and they will make up anything to be offended by
It's not PC, it's selfish.
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07-25-2014 , 02:26 PM
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Stop being a nit?
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07-25-2014 , 02:31 PM
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"Thank you"
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07-25-2014 , 02:34 PM
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Stack him. That'll show em
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07-25-2014 , 02:43 PM
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If its a low limit level (1 2 or 2 5): make a ridiculous bluff in the spot, where you are just not getting called and show. Example: bluff $6 on the river into a $8 limp pot in 1 2 and then show your 83o in big blind whether you get called or not.
After that go back to your nit shell and get ready to get paid on your KK when they come an hour later :-)
Also, order a beer to make you seem more "actiony"
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07-25-2014 , 03:23 PM
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07-25-2014 , 03:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by borg23
op be more talkative, joke around,talk sports etc
if you're fun fish won't care if you're tight.
This is the best advice
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07-25-2014 , 03:41 PM
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Stop being a nit?
+1

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07-25-2014 , 03:56 PM
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I personally just make it into a joke. If someone comments about my tightness I say "only aces".

By the way I started a very similar thread in LLSNL a little while ago if you want more opinions.
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07-25-2014 , 04:06 PM
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I see this almost every time I play $1/2 NLHE here in Florida. Don't even try to deal with it as there is no answer to satisfy the question. Just assume he will either donk off his chips and leave the room, or get frustrated and transfer to a more "actiony" table. Honestly, sometimes, particularly after a drink or two, that's me asking the question...
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07-25-2014 , 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon_locke
Play more hands.
Having fish that enjoy/want to play with you is worth far more than whatever fraction of equity you give up straddling or playing an extra hand let so to give the appearance of action.
Quote:
Originally Posted by NickyC
Stop being a nit?
You could be a good lag player and still look like a big nit to some people.
Last edited by Steve00007; 07-25-2014 at 04:25 PM.
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