How do you handle this?

[MasterShakeJr]

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By and large the player is right, it's not a problem and it's not affecting anything. But what I usually say to diffuse it, as friendly as I can, is, "yeah, it's usually not a problem until it's problem, then it's a HUGE problem... you'll understand if it ever affects a pot you're in." That lets them know I'm looking out for everybody, and is more explanatory than disciplinary.

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This is excellent. We need more of this!

[AquaSwing]

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A player shows his neighbor his cards then finally mucks.

I will always request to see a hand if its pretty clear he showed one of his neighbors his whole cards before he mucked. If that person chimes in at all then i'll tell him what i tell everyone: if you don't want me to see your cards then dont show your neighbors. Its simple, show one show all. I won't ever request to see a hand at showdown if the person doesnt want to show.

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If your neighbor shows you his cards before he mucks are you going to tell him to show everyone since he showed you?

[pfapfap]

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The dealer saw it too, but he hates being a nit so will only do something if you say something,

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Just to clarify, in some rooms the dealer is specifically instructed NOT to say anything until a player calls it out.