Nerves on the blackjack table

[BBjoe]

Doesn't that make you standout and become the center of attention? I am not speaking from experience, but I have read, and would tend to believe the less attention you bring to yourself the better. It has been said that any attention good or bad is not that good for the counter. Sure its good that you can make such a racket and still know what you are doing, but does that really make playing any easier? I'm kind of wondering from all the experienced players, how valuable is it to make a spectacle of yourself, even in a good way?

People make noise all the time when playing BJ. They complain when they lose and hoot-and-hollar when they win. I think you're viewed as just another face in the crowd. Other more experienced players probably have stories but just act natural. Complain when you lose, be excited when you win. That's what all other players do. Ultimately, if you're caught it's a result of how you were betting.