Every game has its usual rules and unwritten rules, usually they are simple and logical for most people, something like, don’t disturb other players, know the rules, and such. Unwritten rules of blackjack look the same for the most part and no one will kick you out of the game room for not following them, but some of these rules can simplify your game and bring you more pleasure from the play.

Unwritten rules of blackjack may be divided into the following types:

• Etiquette at the gambling table
• Etiquette of behavior with cards
• Etiquette of Chips

Etiquette at the gambling table is probably one of the simplest rules that will be clear to most players, but sometimes people ignore them. As an example, I’m sure you have seen or played with a person who talks too much and annoys others, yes, thanks for your advice dude who lost for the tenth time. Just because no one is sitting in the next seat doesn’t mean you can turn it into your table, people come and go, and don’t take up more than one seat. Often it is not the Unwritten rules of blackjack but simple manners.

Among the usual rules, professional things are added. For example, you should have seen how people make signs with their hands to perform a certain action instead of saying it.

Unwritten rules of blackjack about Hand Signals are among the simplest rules that will make you look like a person who understands the game. So, the next time you need to perform some action remembers the following list:

• If you want to Hit – tap the table in front of you;
• If you want to Stand – just wave your hand in front of you without touching the table;
• If you want to Split – place an equal bet in the betting area and then place two fingers above your cards, but do not touch your original bet;
• If you want to Surrender – draw a horizontal line behind your cards with your index finger extended;
• If you want to Double – place a bet equal to or less than your original bet in the betting area, but do not touch your original bet; If you Doubling with splittable cards do the same stuff but hold one finger while doing this.

Card etiquette is also quite a simple part of the unwritten rules of blackjack, it mostly minimizes the chances of players cheating, it can be summarized in a few rules:

• Cards should stay at the table;
• Learn Card signals, not necessary if you are not going to use them;
• Never put items on the cards;
• If you are asked to cut the deck, do it close to the center;

Chips etiquette is usually one of the most insignificant rules, it is often ignored by both beginners and professional players, the reason for this is often a strong concentration on the game and cards. Sort your chips, do not touch them during the Deal and when you leave the game ask the dealer to replace them with chips of higher denomination by saying “color up”.