Everyone loves a trip to the casino; usually it's the trip back that leaves some of us wondering how we're going to pay the gas bill on Monday. Still though, knowing a few things about the casino will help you get along a little better. Yup, some etiquette will no doubt come in handy.

Remember the whole "Everything I need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" movement? Yeah, this doesn't apply to casino etiquette. Well mostly doesn't, the being nice part you should do everywhere you go. So here are some common faux pas people often make on their first few trips to the house of chance.

The tables are the most interesting aspect and usually where people end up in the most trouble. The card tables offer several different types of games. If you are unfamiliar with a game, standing by and watching is allowed. Sitting down to watch is not. No one is going to rap your knuckles with a ruler, but you will be asked to place a bet or vacate the seat. This is probably the biggest breach of etiquette.

Usually if you step out of line in some way or another the dealer will let you know politely. They are paid to take your money and smile. Understanding the dealer and their limitations will often yield a few tips every so often. Um, they do this professionally all the time, so getting a few tips is a pretty good thing I would say.

You have to understand your dealer. They are taught to play the game by the house rules. They have a very specific set of instructions that they have to follow. The choice a dealer makes is not really a choice at all. They have about as much control over what to do in a instance as a robot does. This is not to say that they are not human beings, but that they have a job to do. Your losing has probably more to do with you, luck and the house rules than your friendly dealer.

Getting angry with the dealer makes as much sense as getting angry with a remote control car instead of the guy holding the remote. In this case getting angry with that guy doesn't make much sense either. Casinos do not stay in business by giving away money.

The final thing that will embarrass you potentially, is trying to touch the dealer. If you change in money to the dealer for chips, it is not good form to actually try to hand them this. Physical contact between deal and player is limited to…well, none. They are not allowed to come in contact with you at all. This prevents weird things from happening, like cards being passed and the like.

Having the proper etiquette while gambling will make you feel like James Bond or Kenny Rogers without having to be shot at. It also will make you feel like even though you've lost some money, you might have gained a few friends.

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