Game Etiquette Quotes

If either player abandon the game by quitting the table in anger, or in an otherwise offensive manner; or by momentarily resigning the game; or refuses to abide by the decision of the Umpire, the game must be scored against him.

Don't cuss. Don't argue with the officials. And don't lose the game.

There has always been sledging in cricket.

Golf requires only a few simple Rules and Regulations to guide the players in the true nature of its sporting appeal. The spirit of the game is its own referee.

Everyone has a temper, but in Sweden, no one throws a racquet or screams. We show more manners and common sense. This is a game, not war.

It's been made clear to all of us that a player should never leave the playing field and go into the stands.

Sledging is an important part of the game, but you should never cross the line.

You must not, when you have gained a victory, use any triumphing or insulting expressions, nor show too much of the pleasure you feel; but endeavour to console your adversary, and make him less dissatisfied with himself by every kind and civil expression that may be used with truth; such as, you understand the game better than I, but you are a little inattentive, or, you play too fast; or, you had the best of the game, but something happened to divert your thoughts, and that turned it in my favour.

I established a certain standard of behavior, that, during my playing, there must be no talking.

I want to stress again one aspect of the game which is most important. Never argue with an umpire.