Are you okay? A summary of the behaviors of people who are bad at mahjong (mainly regarding manners)

Unlike online mahjong where there's no chatter, when you play mahjong in person, all sorts of words can be exchanged.
Such casual conversations and interactions can be considered part of the fun, but unfortunately, there are also many people who engage in unpleasant behavior.
I'd like to try and summarize my thoughts, including some complaints about those kinds of people.

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This is a problem that goes beyond mere manners (frankly speaking, it's a major blunder).

Take the first draw

This is a rule violation, and those who are using blind tile recognition should be strictly warned.
The act of drawing a tile before the opponent has drawn it is itself an act of rushing to discard it.
If you're playing by touch, you can choose whether to call a discarded tile or pass and draw a tile yourself, so that's out of the question.

After drawing a tile, put it into your hand and then discard it.

This is strictly forbidden because it makes it impossible to know which tile you have drawn.
To put it in extreme terms, even if you draw a tile after making a move and win, you could claim it's a Pinfu (all sequences) even if it's not actually Pinfu, or claim a Four Concealed Triplets with a Single Wait.
Let's crack down on this strictly as well.

No vocalization

Some people make silent calls like "Chi" or "Pon."
Whether you're trying to look cool or not, revealing your hand without making a sound is simply showing your tiles and is essentially equivalent to forfeiting your chance to win.
Vocalization is also mandated by the rules.
Let's clearly state what we're going to do.

After declaring Riichi, check the hidden dora tiles first.

Some people say it's fine because you can't change your hand after declaring riichi, but that's also ridiculous.
For example, in the final round, if the comeback depends on drawing a winning tile, seeing the bonus tiles beforehand reveals that a comeback is also possible with a discard, giving the person who saw them an advantage.

About manners

Timing of calling out "Chi" and "Pon"

While "pon" takes priority over "chi," it's unacceptable to call "pon" after someone has clearly intended to interfere with a "chi."
Conversely, for those making the "chi" call, it's probably best to pause for a moment before doing so.

Playing the shamisen (bluff)

People who talk about the details of their hands, saying things like, "They're not firm yet," "They're expensive," or "They're no good at all," have no manners.
Some might see this as psychological manipulation or a form of negotiation, but I don't think it's smart.

Words spoken during play, etc.

Comments made when transferring money

Lines like "I knew it" or "I thought so" are my least favorite lines.
"Then don't cut it." That's all I can say.
Since you're throwing it away, you're doing it because you think it might pass the test, so it's incredibly embarrassing when someone says it as if they knew all along.

Comments to make when you don't want to fold against someone who has reached.

Some players discard dangerous tiles saying things like, "Well, I've already placed a tile, so there's nothing I can do," but they're just suckers who haven't made the decision to fold, so let them help increase the number of safe tiles in your hand.

Comments after the game ended in a draw

Some people, even when they're not in a winning position, will start showing off their hand, lamenting things like, "Actually, it was such a good hand," or "I was so close," and trying to make a point.
It becomes difficult to tell who has a winning hand, so I'd like you to just pay the penalty for not having a winning hand and let us proceed to the next round.
This is far from a post-game analysis of shogi or go; it's just a waste of time spent simply lamenting the loss.

summary

In the latter half of the article, as I was writing it, anger began to well up inside me.
In any case, people who engage in these kinds of behaviors are generally weak.
As I've written in another article, mahjong is a game that requires mental strength.
People who constantly lament every missed opportunity to win, or who feel it's a waste to fold when they've reached a ready hand, and who make reckless attacks, generally have weak mental fortitude.
Strong people don't talk unnecessarily; while others are talking, they reflect on and analyze their own actions.
Do you know anyone like this?
I hope to improve so that I can draw strength from those kinds of people.