The use of the term 'sir'

[niugnep]

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You should have reported that dearler to the shift manager. Above the poker boss of the moment. Or write a letter to the casino manager. I hate dealers that treat the new people with disrespect.

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I agree. As I said, now I would immediately make a complaint about any dealer's comment. But, that was my first tournament in a casino and I had only been playing poker for about a month at that point... so, I was miss as far as etiquette goes; e.g. I would constantly call it raise when I was the first bettor after the flop.

That being said... it was a good learning experience all the way around, the dealer included. I got my degree in creative writing, so I've developed a bit of a thick skin. Also, by now, when something like that happens it just makes me more determined to prove them wrong.

My experience did make me more conscious of issues of manners at the table though... Rudeness annoys me and I make an effort to be polite to everyone.