Bridge Etiquette

Bridge players should:

1. bid and play their hands honestly.
2. treat all players with courtesy.
3. keep the play moving.
4. be mindful of the score during bidding and play.
5. stay attentive to the playing of the hand.

Bridge players should not:

1. make side comments during bidding and playing of the hand.
2. remove a card from a hand for play before their turn to play.
3. allow other players to see the cards in their hand during play.
4. indicate approval or disapproval of a bid or a play.
5. indicate whether a play will be won or lost before the trick has been completed.
6. draw attention to the score during bidding or play.
7. pick up their hand before all cards are dealt.
8. play with any special emphasis or inflection of voice to give information regarding the hand.
9. lead to a trick before the previous trick has been completed, or take a trick before it has been completed.