Losing Best Part of Winning Brian Hashimoto

[Island Drive]

I learned this long ago from Hawaiian Brian while living in So. Cal 1976-81 we became friends/House of Billiards he said this.
When he had a game he liked and didn't play up to his speed when traveling and lost he made sure his relationship with his this gambler was worth his time, personally and professionally, which is extremely important if you want to match up again.
Here is what he would do.
When he came back home and got his game back to where it should be he'd immediately contact the person he lost to and fly out.
He'd double the bet and he'd always win.
Getting to know your opponent when matching up is a good thing, it's business and he knew how important it was to treat them opponent with respect.
Worked for me many times in my travels, I'm sure Helfert will be able to add some talc to this discussion.

 

[maha]

i tended to do the opposite. i played like they do and hold the stick and bridge like them and keep trying to bet more as a gambler.
always made it fun to play with me and was never silent. but i rarely ever lost as they never wanted me to quit. and got weight if immediately got stuck.
many were lifetime customers as long as i stuck around. when won it usually left the impression it was close or was lucky or he had a bad day.

never knew what respecting or disrespecting means to people. as it seems to imply you were mean to someone or talked down to them.
and respecting is treating them as better than you..

 

[straightline]

I think if you even got a nickel outta H Brian, double or nuthin' isn't the way to continue.