charlestonNever break up a pung to fill a pass. Pass from your loose ends, not your structure.

charlestonThe courtesy count is the lower of the two offers, so offering zero is a full veto. Use it when the player across scares you.

charlestonThree of a kind in the deal changes everything. Anchor there and pass around it.

charlestonA tile you passed coming back around means two other racks refused it. Believe them.

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