Manners in Backgammon

Be Not a Snail: when faced with a very complicated scenario, it is understandable to take some time before moving. However, when the choice to
be made is just between two fundamental and very simple plays, spending so many minutes is bad form and would be thought of as bad manners.

True, the longer a match is, the more fair it should be, meaning, the stronger player should prevail. The bad thing is, the longer matches could be a put-off or a letdown, for there would always be individuals whose idea of quick decision-making is the equivalent of watching photosynthesis at work, from step one to culmination. Even in online games, spending so much before moving could produce undesirable results. The opponent might think you are running the positions via an independent program like Jellyfish, even if in fact, you are not.

Avoid talking on your mobile, particularly if all the oppoent would hear is something like, "Hey, it is not my fault that I stood you up, I told you that there are 3 McDonald's in that area". The opponent might just get terribly p#$%d off and throw a burger at your face.