Jan 07 2009
Pub Quizzing - Etiquette - A FAQ
Wait. Pub Quizzing has an “etiquette” round?
Not quite. Rather, the entire pub quizzing experience requires some modicum of etiquette, and I think we should discuss that now.
What’s so hard? As long as you don’t shout out the answers, you should be fine… right?
You would think that, wouldn’t you. But pub quiz etiquette extends beyond courtesy to your fellow players. It also applies to how you treat your quizmaster.
Why would someone be rude to the quizmaster?
Many reasons, actually. They don’t like a particular answer. Perhaps they think they deserve more bonus points. Maybe they’re just jerk.
I don’t want to be mean to my quizmaster. What should I do?
The simple answer is to just be polite. Remember that it is just a game (even if you paid an entry fee). If you don’t like a given answer, wait until the round is over and ask your quizmaster about it. If they don’t agree with you, DO NOT ARGUE WITH THEM!
Woah, easy there. No need to shout.
Sorry. Just wanted to get my point across. If they disagree with you, take it like a man (woman, whatever) and go back to your seat.
No harm done. So, what else can I do?
That’s about it. Just be polite to everyone, remember that it’s a game, and tip (the waitress, quizmaster, whomever deserves it).
