[luckyme]

Let's say I know he just had a big fight with his wife and a near miss auto accident just before arriving at the club. I used to arrive early to games at small clubs just to smell the armpits. How they walk, how they talk, etc.

When I sit down at a poker table I have no expectation that my playing style is a secret. Maybe somebodies talked to my best friend, perhaps sat behind me on a plane/restaurant as I discussed strategy, watched me play last month, etc.

Since he has no right to expect incognito playing conditions, I have no obligation to deliver them to him. ( he has no right to expect he is 'mr mystery').

Showing cards is a different, I won't peek, but if shown carelessly I'll use it against him ( HE has violated a basic premise of poker 'protect your cards') but not against the field. He's not entitled to have me tell him, but I may as a personal favor.

In bridge, I'll immediately tell them to hold their cards back and I won't use the info gained even if they persist( so do, some don't, I won't).

luckyme