This is a common rule that is quite often forgotten by dealers. Always greet your players when you sit down to deal. You are being paid to entertain your guests. This does not mean tell jokes at the table, although occasional poker jokes and one-liners can be appropriate. This means that it is your job to keep the game friendly and moving at a pleasant pace. Players love to see a professional dealer sit down, greet them with a smile and quickly get the cards in the air. A happy, fun table will gamble more. More gambling means bigger pots, which means bigger tips.