should i take this from a dealer??

[AngusThermopyle]

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PLAYER: What just happened?

DEALER: (explains what she thinks happened, not realizing she made an error)

PLAYER: (looks confused)

DEALER: (explains more slowly and patiently, still not realizing she made a mistake)



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[Milo]

Both made errors, but this one is like 70/30 with the player being the bigger ass.

[Ra_]

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"so I can put this in my stack?" She says, "only if you fold."

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this is wrong, you could not put it in your stack if you fold

[kidpoker406]

in my opinion, a dealer shouldn't engage in table banter like this, unless it is a game that is 100% regulars and all players are familiar with the each other and the dealer. and even then it should be kept to a minimum on the dealer's part.

the dealer made the act of pulling in the bets on the first one more complicated and confusing than it should have been, and seemed to be acting in a very unprofessional matter. i would have moved on without confronting the dealer at that point, and then you have 2 options from there. A) contact a floor person and make them aware of your opinion of the dealer or B)pull the dealer aside after the tournament and let them know (politely) that you felt they made a mistake and you were also slightly offended by the way you were treated

[bernie]

You don't really mention how she says any of it so I'm assuming you just took it that she was trying to make you look bad or 'stupid'. Based on the info in this post, I don't see that, especially in the first incident.

The initial one was odd since she left out your extra chip. However, you seemed to jump on the defensive rather fast about being made to look stupid when all it seemed she was doing was explaining it to you.

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Other players at the table were getting very frustrated with me and the dealer.


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If other people at the table were getting frustrated with 'you' along with the dealer, it makes me think 'you' brought a little bit more upon yourself than needed be.

Other than that, not really enough info to really make a call either way.

b

[DWarrior]

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Sounds like a typical arguement I had with my mother when I was 10 years old.

mom: "Don't argue with me."
chube: "I wasn't arguing mom, I was just saying..."
mom: "Don't raise your voice with me."
chube (in a normal voice): "I didn't raise my voice, I ..."
mom: "There. You are doing it again."
chube (slightly raised voice): "I was not!"
mom: "See! I will not tolerate your behavior."
chube: <leaves room in frustration>

Point is... I was 10. I soon learned when to cut my losses, and that it doesn't matter who was rude first or whatever. Sure the dealer was a bit snarky with you. Big deal. Get over it and let the game go on. If she persists, have a chat with her boss at the break.

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Real point of the story: in 40 years you'll have the last laugh.

[whorasaurus]

im sure i know exactly which dealer you are talking about. older lady, blonde hair, tons of makeup/hair extensions right?

[Rottersod]

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did you REALLY say "just stop being mean to me" ?

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LOL. That is what I thought. At that point the dealer should have had your ID checked because you are acting like an 11 year old.

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LOLx2. I was just thinking the same thing.

[augie_]

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PLAYER: What just happened?

DEALER: (explains what just happened)

PLAYER: (looks confused)

DEALER: (explains more slowly and patiently)

PLAYER: I'M NOT STUPID! I know perfectly well what just happened!

DEALER: (thinks, "WTF is this guy's problem? He says 'What just happened?', and when I try to answer his question, he yells at me. Now he says he knows perfectly well what he just asked me to explain. Did he do all this just to pick a fight with me? Me, the employee, the one person at the table who's not allowed to tell him to STFU? What a monumental jerk.")

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no. it's more like:

DEALER: explains more slowly and patiently

PLAYER: thanks, i understand

DEALER: continues to explain slowly and patiently

PLAYER: thanks, i get it

DEALER: continues to explain slowly and patiently

does this change your opinion? how long do I let the dealer make me look stupid before I say something?

[KurtSF]

I still don't understand why you have to say anything.

Do you honestly care if some stupid dealer thinks she had to explain the action to you, or if some people in the tourney think you were confused by a raise?

Heck, I might even play it up... "Wow never seen that before, but I've never played in a casino before either. Thanks dealer!" Heehee.