Lesson 6 · Intermediate · 10 min
Table Presence
Small habits that separate confident regulars from tourists.
Chips stack clean. Hands rest. Eyes stay up. When a regular arrives at a table, the first thing they do is map the room: who is dealing, who is regular, who is celebrating. Then they settle in.
Presence is a skill. It is learned by attending often, listening more than speaking, and tipping when earned. It is lost quickly by chasing losses, coaching strangers, or showboating.
Key takeaways
- Clean stacks, steady hands, eyes up.
- Map the room before you bet.
- Tip when earned.