SCOTTISH BRIDGE UNION
We launched our Better Behaviour campaign in an attempt to make our members aware of their obligations to themselves and other players. The campaign ran over two years, and contained lots of very useful material which we continue to present to you.
This was the original concept (based on a poster produced by Cathy Ferguson in 2014):
Unacceptable Behaviour
| BULLYING | All forms of intimidation; loud and aggressive behaviour; summoning the TD in an unpleasant manner; hectoringless experienced players; imposing rulings without consulting the TD or the Laws |
| RUDENESS | Ignoring opponents; arguing with them, the TD or partner; using insulting or offensive language |
| IMPATIENCE | Indicating annoyance when an opponent (or partner) takes time for thought; demanding attention from the TD when he is otherwise engaged |
| DILLY-DALLYING | Arriving late at the table; time-wasting between and during deals |
| GRATUITOUS REMARKS | Comments on partner's shortcomings, opponents' ignorance, TD decisions, unfair point distribution . . . |
| EMOTIONAL OUTBURSTS | Nobody enjoys these! Bite your tongue and count to ten |
Encouraged
| BE KIND | to opponents, partner, the TD….everybody |
| REPORT | unacceptable behaviour at the time, not later – we must take a firm stand to stamp it out |
| INTRODUCE | yourself to others, and new playersto your club and our events |
| DO YOUR BIT | to assist in the smooth running of events |
| GIVE | something back to the game we all love |
| ENJOY | your bridge and others will enjoy playing with and against you |