No one that you are better than thinks that you are better than they are. They never have and never will. Even after you beat them 100 times in a row convincingly they are never convinced. Especially beginners and enthusiasts who don't play. If you tell anyone that you play and they say me too that means they think they are superior, especially if they have a table, a cue, "used to play," or has an uncle Hustlebuck.
I have the opposite happen to me.
Player walks up, says “do you want to play?”
I think...good opportunity to learn from a better player.
I say, sure, “let’s play but, I’m not very good”.
Player says “that’s OK.
Then he asks to play for money.
I say no thank you, but.....
Player keeps insisting to play for money.
I say..I’ll cover the table time, but no bets, except for betting that I lose.
Player usually tries again or walks off to find an easier mark.
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