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Say, "Thank You" And Walk Away

Posted By: Paul Weaver
Date: Monday, 7 May 2012, at 1:33 a.m.

In Response To: How do you deal with obnoxious strong players? (DaveT)

Hello Dave,

Sorry to hear about your unpleasant experience. The vast majority of those whom I meet at backgammon tournaments are reasonable, polite and courteous. Sounds like the opponent you described has what Carol Cole has called "ego/inferiority issues." You need to realize that this guy is not a healthy balanced individual.

It would be a very good idea for you is to have as little to do with him as possible. It would be a mistake to tell him he is being a bad sport because, believe it or not, you might end up on his lengthy "sh*t list," he might start bad-mouthing you, distorting the truth about you and even call you a "cheater" or "liar." I am speaking from experience. If you are new to the US tournament scene, this may be hard for you to believe, but there are a few tournament directors who not only tolerate such a character, but actually encourage, endorse and enable him.

My advice is to politely say, "Thank you" and walk away, avoiding further conversation.

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