I agree. I think crude or personally insulting trash talk is uncalled for and unprofessional. And the person who just prattles on and on (normally only a woman does this, I'm sorry to say) does tend to make me want to commit a violent act.
But I have to admit, if I think I can distract or get a player off his game I'll do it. I usually do it with humor. Get them laughing and their guard goes down.
I love the psychology of poker. Table talk is a part of that.
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