[Rottersod]

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not a tournament, and never moved from my seat. reading comprehension, ftw. i asked first, dealer says it's allowed, i had both players covered, with no one left to act behind me so i'm not influencing anyone else's decision. i'm thinking it's totally fine, and wouldn't bother me in the slightest if someone else at the table does the same thing. i gave the button the opportunity to let me know how he felt about my hand, and he did. i really don't think it's even remotely close to an angle shot, or poor etiquette, and was suprised by the dealer thinking it was. just posted to see if i was in the minority or not.

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the only problem i have with it --- was that flipping your
cards over seemed to imply a call . . . . or a fold !?!

I thought that showing your cards meant your hand was dead
UNLESS it was at showdown ?

From Robert's rules:

The following actions are improper, and grounds for warning, suspending, or barring a violator:

Revealing the contents of a live hand in a multihanded pot before the betting is complete.

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He was heads up. His casino had a rule that allowed him to show his cards. He asked if he could so his oppenent should have known what he was doing. Ergo, not bad etiquette.