Whether you are playing free poker games or pay poker, casino poker or online poker, every poker plays a different game, it would be no fun if everybody played the same. There are also different ways to act at the table and some are good manners and some are bad. Having a bit of a laugh at the table is fine, and names like donkey and fish are friendly jibes that are considered acceptable. Always show your opponents some respect no matter how bad they play. This will make you seem more professional in any arena. I find that players like Barry Greenstein and Johnny Chan are professional and courteous and worth watching. They always lose with pride good beat or bad beat.

Now the bad way to act at a table is to ridicule your opponent or attack them verbally. Everybody plays differently, both good and bad, and that is their choice, not yours. Never call them names like idiot moron etc… Some pros that show this way of badgering are Phil Helmuth, and Mike Matusow. Although they tend to apologize and blame the heat of the moment that is no excuse to act up like that. If you are playing against some of your friends, who you know well, you can call them names and they will probably return the complement, however players who you do not know should be treated with respect.

Now celebrating a big win in a hand could be considered showboating and rude. We all get excited when we hit a card we need to win a hand. Try to celebrate it on the inside or maybe with a little yes and an apology to your opponent. Always at all times show your opponents respect and take pride in what you do. This will make you seem like a good person and help you succeed further in life.

These are just a few pointers to help you with a good poker image. Good luck win big and no matter what always show your opponents respect. If you are new to poker and want to grasp good manners at a table try playing some free poker games online first.