charlestonJokers never pass. If someone slides you one, stop the pass gently; it happens more than you would think.

charlestonDecide your keepers before the first pass and defend them through all six.

charlestonCount your sections between passes: two passes of even tiles means the table is dumping evens and a 2468 hand has legs.

charlestonA refused second Charleston is a fact, not an insult. Note who refused and tighten your discards toward them.

charlestonPass tiles from different suits when you can. Three of one suit hands a section to whoever sits beside you.