Author: KarinsDad
Date: 16:41:59 07/06/99
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On July 06, 1999 at 18:25:42, Charles Milton Ling wrote: [snip] >> >>That's a tough one. I usually drink some form of Gatorade type of drink at a >>game and the occasional lifting, drinking (surping), and placing the drink back >>down could be construed as annoying. However, Kasparov takes his watch off and >>puts it back on, other players spin pencils (which I have run into and my >>opponent was kind enough to stop), or other distracting things. I have also had >>coughing attacks during a game and although I try to suppress them and suck on >>cough drops, I am sure that some of my opponents are bothered. Being human is >>just part of the OTB experience I guess. >> >>KarinsDad :) > >I have no objection whatsoever to the consumption of any beverage (slurping >included). But apples, garlicky sausages, etc. - please not. >Charley Like I said, a tough one. You have the right to not be annoyed due to your opponent eating. Your opponent has the right in a 6 hour long game to keep up his stamina by eating. So, I guess the only solution would be for your opponent to eat away from the board. KarinsDad :)
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