Newbies and our future
We have lots of new players at JCC and lots of veteran players at the Pompano Club. At both places, we have new players. These "Newbies" are precious and need your welcoming warmth. Remember the days when we were learning and our tablemates and teachers cheered when we did something correct, so we would finally be encouraged. Words like "nice bid" or "well done" are common among the newbies. When they make the transition (and I throw them in so the big games will not have sit-outs) they think we are unfriendly. Why? Because we have been ignored ourselves in the past. We are still thinking about the last hand, or simply because as soon as you sit down, you are the opponents and we are trying to beat you. When a newbie gets a good score from bidding that has confused the table, there are grumpy, nasty veterans who talk about BAD bidding and FIXES and God Forbid - Coffeehousing. I can still remember the day back in the early 70's at the Executive Bridge Club when I, as a beginner, was accused of coffeehousing. I was totally offended and at the same time I had no idea what he was talking about. I might have quit right then but my current sport was softball and bowling and I am a total competitor and LOVE bridge. Come on folks, congratulate the beginners. Make them feel wonderful. Be Friendly as I KNOW you can be.
Friday, August 22, 2008
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Good luck with your "blogging". Just as bridge was new for all of us at one time, so is blogging, and I don't think many "bridge players" are into the new technology. But it is always fun to try something new, and I appreciate all you do to try to add something extra to the games. In my opinion that puts you a notch above the rest. RM
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