Surely you have already heard such an expression as “Poker Face” (Poker Face), even if you have never played poker. When this phrase appeared in the card game, no one knows for sure. It is only known that the British became its forefathers. And now they are used in colloquial vocabulary everywhere.
What is Poker Face?
PokerFace is a person who does not express any emotions. The same term can be used to describe the face of a person using facial expressions to mislead opponents. Each player is better to adjust separately.
At the poker table, Poker Face is an essential bluffing companion because the main goal of the game is to win as much money as possible from an opponent. Do not forget that while you are reading emotions from your opponents, they are just trying to figure out you too:
- Having gathered a strong hand, you need to try to hide emotions or portray a subtle disappointment on your face and thereby provoke opponents to play all-in.
- Professional poker players deftly pick up a pot even with a weak hand. And this is done by bluffing.
- But to constantly keep PokerFace is not enough for a successful game. You need to learn to understand the facial expressions of opponents and their habits: facial expressions and gestures, manner of behavior and intonation of speech. Pay attention to any little things.
The Origin of the PokerFace Meme
He appeared thanks to poker players. The “PokerFace” meme is a character who is extremely simple and at the same time very significant. It was first painted in May 2009 as an image for comics. Since then, with the help of this meme, users have reflected complete equanimity: by sending a sticker with its image, they try to hide embarrassment in awkward situations or thus describe the complexity of the current situation.
In everyday life, the ability to hide valuable information from your opponents or competitors is a great advantage. Facial expression is a mask. Which one is worn on you depends on the situation. But in any case, it contains a combination of acting abilities with the ability to read the mood of rivals. This helps the winner exit any game.
Representatives of Poker Face
A good example of the true "PokerFace" - a film actor Chuck Norris. Emotions rarely slip on his face. Victoria Beckham is another bright representative of the face without characteristic changes.
In some cases, it is appropriate to wear the Poker Face mask, but do not get carried away. Human emotions adorn a person, do not neglect this.