Pet peeves with dealing procedures/habits

[dakky]

Oh, stacking the pot is another one too. The pot should be a mess in the middle of the table and definitely not stacked. This can be even worse in cash games when you have a dealer who has no ma skills and has to stack it so they can count it and work out the rake. Maths should be a test when applying for the job!

Omg so annoying. I mean, the job is pretty easy, and I found keeping myself occupied by keeping track of the pot, and working out what a "pot" bet+raise might be the only form of stimulation to the brain.

Also whoever said stacking the pot up neatly before pushing it to the winner £$*£&$)Q

[CindafkinRella]

so is there a thread where the dealers get to moan about the poker players too then? :p

Personally i don't think the dealer should be seen and not heard - professional yes, but quiet? do you realise how long a shift would feel if the dealers were to stay quiet the whole time? pffft would never happen with me. I like to have banter with the players, chuck in a few comments here and there - non poker related may i add and just keep the table friendly. IMO i have never had a player that was unhappy with the way i deal, not only do i keep the game going but i also have fun while doing so.
If i'm playing cash then i want the dealer to be interactive the same. As for announcing raises etc, most of it is house procedure and you'd be amazed at the amount of players who look at the dealers and say ''is it me?'' *sigh*
My biggest peeve is when someone asks you for a count of the all in stack...you start cutting it down and they fold! grrrrr