M
Mike_25
Guest
In card games, players argue over all kinds of foolishness. They claim the dealer stacked the deck or changed the rules to their disadvantage mid-game. Accuse each other of cheating, favoritism or just dumb luck.
Lose a big hand, emotions override common sense. Mistaken impressions of unfair dealing fuel disputes that seem ridiculous once sentiments calm down. Confusion over the rules themselves leads to accusations the rules got bent whenever it benefits someone else at the table.
Small annoyances from history together at the table blow up into full-on feuds. Grudges get played out through "mistaken" calls, unwillingness to give an inch, using any justification to claim it's not their lucky night. Resentment over real or imagined slights turns a simple game into personal warfare.
Big losses or big heads cause the most trouble. Tensions could get explosive without level-headed supervision. But for each dispute, reasonable explanations and re-emphasis of standardized rules and procedures usually defuse emotions and set play back on track once level heads prevail. Keep everything impartial, objective, facts-based - disputes fade away. Address confusion and unrest before it can damage the integrity or enjoyment of the game for other players there for a good time, not endless argument. With patience and fairness, games can continue long after the sore losers headed for the exit. Reason beats rage every time.
Lose a big hand, emotions override common sense. Mistaken impressions of unfair dealing fuel disputes that seem ridiculous once sentiments calm down. Confusion over the rules themselves leads to accusations the rules got bent whenever it benefits someone else at the table.
Small annoyances from history together at the table blow up into full-on feuds. Grudges get played out through "mistaken" calls, unwillingness to give an inch, using any justification to claim it's not their lucky night. Resentment over real or imagined slights turns a simple game into personal warfare.
Big losses or big heads cause the most trouble. Tensions could get explosive without level-headed supervision. But for each dispute, reasonable explanations and re-emphasis of standardized rules and procedures usually defuse emotions and set play back on track once level heads prevail. Keep everything impartial, objective, facts-based - disputes fade away. Address confusion and unrest before it can damage the integrity or enjoyment of the game for other players there for a good time, not endless argument. With patience and fairness, games can continue long after the sore losers headed for the exit. Reason beats rage every time.
