Re: Time to think during a hand?
Since it sounds like you are talking big bet poker...
During normal play, it should not take you too long to act when the action comes to you. What is too long? Good question, I guess it really depends on the mood of the table.
[rant]Frankly I hate the guys that get their cards dealt, they take the time to arrange them, cap, then sit there unit it is their turn to act, then they uncap them, move them to a "viewing" position, then slowly squeeze out the cards, then quickly muck. Just look your cards when they are dealt and be prepared to act when it's your turn![/rant]
When you are facing a tough choice, or need to look like you are facing a tough choice (like you hold the nuts and have action pending behind you with heavy action before you), take as much time as you want.
The only time a player has a real reason to bitch about slow play in a big bet ring game is in a time game. The last time someone bitched at me, I tossed him the time for the down and told him to STFU.
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