Aileen Osofsky’s Top 10 Goodwill Gestures

1.      Greet and welcome opponents.

2.      Lead or place dummy before you write.

3.      Say “Thank you, partner.”

4.      Always say, “Director, please.”

5.      Compliment opponent’s play.

6.      Discuss hands after the game.

7.      Accept defeat and victory with grace.

8.      Leave a tidy table.

9.      Mentor a new player.

10. SMILE often.

Aileen Shirley Osofsky née Bryant (September 6, 1926 – June 22, 2010) was an American community leader, philanthropist and bridge player. She served as the chairman of the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) Goodwill Committee for more than 20 years from 1985. (Source: Wikipedia)