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The game also offers some guidelines on game etiquette. Not necessarily enforceable via the games rules, they are still important to maintain a positive game environment. Depending on the decorum, the level of etiquette may vary given different environments and settings. Professional mahjong settings require very high level etiquette standards. In contrast, casual games among friends may be played with lower levels of etiquette.

Etiquette principles

Much of the etiquette stems on one simple principle: Respect for the game and respect for the players. As long as players can adhere to this concept, then everyone at the mahjong table can play with a positive game environment. Yet, levels of etiquette will vary by decorum. Professional settings require a very high level of etiquette, by which a break in protocol may warrant some penalties or some disciplinary action. On the other hand, casual settings provide a more relaxed environment, especially in a game played among friends. Given the setting, players should be aware of the level of etiquette, warranted by the playing environment.

Etiquette guidelines

Common sense

Handling of tiles

Point exchanges

Tile discarding

Verbal cues

External links

Etiquette video produced by Kenko mahjong