Have you intentionally shown someone your hand in poker?

[Heatman]

It doesn't matter the format that you're playing, in showdown, they're all the same. Although, in cash games, a player may decide to show one or both cards at any point during the hand without facing any penalty. But in playing a tournament, cards exposed intentionally or unintentionally, the hand is seen as dead.

Have you intentionally shown someone your hand when playing poker?

 

[Bawse]

It's not recommended to show your hands because you're giving away free information to your opponents, and they might be able to use that information against you in a later hand, if you're not careful.

I do, sometimes intentionally show my hands though. I like to change up my table image, and showing your hands can make you look like a weak/new player. Every bit of information helps at the tables, and how other players think/believe you're playing your hands also plays a part.