You've probably heard the expression "Poker Face" before, even if you've never played poker before. When this phrase appeared in the card game, no one knows for sure. It is only known that its ancestors were the British. And now they are used in the colloquial lexicon everywhere.
What is "Poker Face"?
"Poker Face" is a face that does not express any emotions. The same term can be used to describe the face of a person who uses facial tricks to mislead opponents. It is better to adapt to each player separately.
At the poker table "Poker Face" is an indispensable companion of bluffing, because the main goal of the game is to win as much money as possible from the opponent. Do not forget that while you are reading the emotions of your opponents, they are also trying to figure you out in the same way:
- Having collected a strong hand, you need to try to hide emotions or portray subtle disappointment on your face and thereby provoke opponents to play all-in.
- Professional poker players deftly take the pot even with a weak hand. And this is done withbluff.
- But keeping PokerFace constantly 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, demeanor and intonation of speech. Pay attention to every little thing.
Origin of the PokerFace meme
It appeared thanks to poker players. The PokerFace meme is a character that is extremely simple and at the same time very significant. He was first drawn in May 2009 as an image for a comic book. Since then, with the help of this meme, users reflect complete equanimity: by sending a sticker with his 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 you wear depends on the situation. But in any case, it contains a combination of acting abilities with the ability to read the mood of rivals. It helps to come out of any game as a winner.
Poker Face representatives
A good example of a true "Poker Face" is film actor Chuck Norris. Emotion rarely shows on his face. Victoria Beckham is another bright representative of a face without characteristic changes.
In some cases, it is appropriate to put on a Poker Face mask, but you should not get carried away with this. Living emotions of a person adorn, do not neglect it.
