There's a lot of banter at the poker table. Take note of what people say and think about whether they are complimenting you...or insulting your play.
Here's a collection of things I've heard and what they really mean.
They say: Nice catch
Verdict: 100% Insult
They mean: Lucky bastard. You really played that stupid.
Keep playing that and I'll take all your chips...The only reason you stayed in
the hand is because I let you. It didn't have anything to do with your
skill.
Similar sayings: Nice river
They say: Nice bet
Verdict: 90% Insult
They mean: You didn't have it. I didn't either, but I'm not
as willing as you are to risk all my chips on a bad hand. Dumb ass...
They might mean: You did a good job calculating what my probable pot odds
were and then bet the perfect amount to keep me in with a losing hand.
They say: Nice hand
Verdict: Compliment, generally
They probably mean: Well played, my friend...
They could mean: Lucky bastard...
Similar sayings: Good game
They say: Nice read
Verdict: Compliment, generally
They probably mean: You can see inside my soul...
They could mean: Lucky bastard...