Poker Etiquette Live, Casino, Private

Howdy,
I have been invited to a private game with a guy who I have known a long time (hes my wifes cousin) but not well. These guys are long time players, and some of em are, from what he says, pretty experienced. The dealer rotates, and I am not sure what the proper etiquette is on deck cutting/burning a card/letting player to left cut??? We are in Europe if that makes any difference. He could tell me but I like to be info-equipped on my own. Ive played in some Irish Pub games here, but the players are drinkers and dont care about etiquette, its more "whos getting the next round?" lol
I will also be going to casinos in France and Austria. Ive never been to a Casino b4, do you tip the dealer? How much? is tipping based on winning? Are European Casinos different from US ones? Any thing I should know - dos and donts - that anyone can think of? Thanx!

Not sure there is a rule for tipping the dealer, I usually tip on how I am doing and if I like the dealer. 1.00 token when I win 40 + up to 5.00 for a huge pot. Plus I like dealers who can keep the game moving at a decent clip.

For your home game I would suggest just watching the first few guys deal and how they like to cut the deck. Since it's a private game it's hard to tell what they like. Every little group may ahve their own quirks.

Are you saying you don't know proper burn technique or for some reason you think these guys will do it different?

I've only been to US casinos but I have been to a lot of them. The US is the most tip happy country in the world and a tip is only expected for good service here. If you like the dealer and you win a big pot, it would be nice to give a small tip. Don't think you have to tip every pot you win though especially if it's just a small one.

I have never played a "real" game, just home games with people I know and in drinking trough pubs where etiquette is just a 9 letter word, and you know those couldnt be real intensive games cause I actually won a bit of money..... lol. So No, I dont know proper burn technique, we would mainly cut the cards, usually the dealer gave the deck to his/her right and that player could either cut or knock, and some guys would put top card on bottom, I dont know what is right. At my wifes cousins game it wont be so bad, I just dont want to look like a dork, but if I do, maybe its an advantage anyway, as they will smell fish....... But as far as live games go (and TBO many online games too) I may still have gills.....

The home games I've been to are loosey goosey, family pot affairs. The only times those guys get upset is

1. if you play tight (not in many pots) or
2. if you slow down the game or
3. make it less fun.

If this game is full of "experienced" folks, they may play differently. Pay attention to what they do.

If you are able to deal the cards quickly and accurately, you should be fine.

I'd guess that looking like a bit dorky will make you look like an ATM. A welcome addition to any game, if you are pleasant and don't screw up much. A shark is not so welcome. Just go with the flow and never ever crow when you win.

Have fun!

Only played in U.S. casinos, but here we generally tip the dealer a dollar or two for every decent pot won. If the pot is huge the tip is bigger!