Say hello to everyone.

You might make someone’s day.

Introduce yourself to people you don’t know.

They may be your next good friends.

Be punctual.

If you’re late, you make others late, too.

Acknowledge good play by the opponents.

An appreciative nod lets them know their skill has not gone unnoticed.

Smile often.

You will brighten the room considerably.

Be understanding.

Everybody makes mistakes.

Be kind.

You will never like everybody, but you can be cordial to all.

Nobody likes to lose.

Practice grace under fire.

Respect the directors.

They are here for you.

Help those with less experience.

We all were beginners at some point.

Look forward to the next deal.

Dwelling on the last hand wastes time.

Value your partner.

S/he’s the only one in the room on your side.

Keep your priorities straight.

Diamonds are great, but hearts are much more valuable.

Grace is good.

Nobody likes a boastful winner.

Save your analysis and lessons for the postmortem.

It would be a shame to have nothing to talk about after the game.

Enjoy!

You can’t will all the time, but you can always have fun.