There are two things in backgammon I can't stand: bad losers and bad winners. I am sick of people complaining about their dice whenever they lose. It's an insult to me ... it suggests that they only lost because I got lucky or they got unlucky. I am just as sick of people who win, and then proceed to tell you that you should not have slotted the 5 point (which only hurts if they roll the 35-1 shot that they did roll in order to win the match). When you win, shake your opponent's hand and thank him for a good match, or if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything. Whatever you do, don't gloat.

Thank you to Phil Simborg for sharing this article. You can contact Phil at: psimborg@sbcglobal.net.

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