In the Ditches

Sometimes playing bridge is like going to war. Of course with zero tolerance for rudeness you cannot let the opponents (enemy) know just how much you want a good result. The time to congratulate yourselves on a successful board or round is when you LEAVE THE TABLE. The ego is very fragile and when there is a novice at the table consideration and concern should be shown. Another zero tolerance issue is body scents. If I am standing 3 feet from you and can smell you, you need to shower or use mouth wash or lighten up on the perfume. Let's all be more aware of our effect on others and be considerate in these times of hardship. For those of you who lost someone on 9/11, my deepest sympathy.