[flytrap]

We're not allowed to have i-pods in Detroit so that's out. I do chat a fair amount, although I'm trying to cut that down. I'm not superstitious, but I think my chip from the Aviation Club in Paris looks cool and is a good conversation piece so I bring that. Never eat at the table, unless you wash your hands first and play with one hand while eating with the others. Those chips are so germ infested. I also bring two protein bars, so in a ten hour session I can have one meal and 2 protein bars and not be hungry. I don't wear sunglasses, but I wear a hat so I can just stare at my chips when I'm in a big pot. Chopping is fine, and although it's not really in your immediate best interest if you're better than the other blind, people will treat you better and you may get a free showdown, etc if you are a friendly guy that chops. As for not chopping with a jackpot hand, I would mention it before you play, and maybe say that each person will get their money back after you check it down. If you have this agreement, simply say 'do you want to play or chop?' if you have a jackpot hand, and if they also have one, they will play.