Working outcomeA table agreement that labels rules, house practices, and courtesy.
Name the category
An official rule governs play within a named system. A tournament procedure governs its event. A house practice is locally agreed. Etiquette manages people around all three.
Make expectations observable
Clear discards, timely attention, readable cards, food boundaries, phone use, and ending time can be discussed without moralizing.
- Correct the action, not the person.
- Explain house practices before play.
- Allow accessibility adjustments.
Repair quickly
A brief acknowledgment and changed behavior usually serves the table better than a long defense of good intentions.
Keep the boundary visible
General hosting belongs to MahjongHostess; formal tournament procedure belongs to the event authority; women’s history belongs to WomenOfMahjong.