Remember..... You can do anything you want on your last day.

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OP - In a spot like this with a loudmouth at the table, I always keep "one player to a hand please" at the ready. If someone said, "I know what I would do" I'd say that. It usually works. If it doesn't, the dealer should then be aware of your request and hopefully will back you up.

Since I don't like talking during a hand, I usually won't say anything else unless the guy has really gotten to me, in which case I'll usually regret saying something. But you know, you have to stand up for yourself. And saying OPTAH almost always works.

As for leaving, you're well within your rights. I agree with everyone saying that a better player wouldn't have to leave because these people wouldn't get under your skin, but I'd also leave because it would get under my skin too. I'd love to find a way so that annoying people don't annoy me. Headphones work pretty well but they're not infallible, and sometimes the antics of big-mouth players just tilts me like it's 2004.*

* In 2004 I went on tilt a lot.

No wonder they're such ****-ups. Good luck in whatever new gig you get lined up.

You're welcome.