PROFESSOR HU CHI KU CHI EXPLORES HOW A BRIDGE PLAYER'S ATTITUDE CHANGES OVER TIME........

When people first take up bridge they arrive at the club with enthusiasm, open minds and a honest desire never to judge others unfairly,  simply by focusing on their own mistakes . But as the years pass by their attitudes change, and eventually they start to display all the characteristics associated with grumpy old people : bitter, twisted, intolerant, impatient, cynical, complaining, cantankerous, awkward and unforgiving.

Indeed, my detailed research breaks down these attitude changes into 7 sequential stages, as listed below :

1. Uncritical acceptance of others

2. Wild enthusiasm to learn more

3. Dejected disillusionment over lack of progress

4. Total confusion over analysis of any problem hand

5. Transference of blame onto others ( as self-denial sets in )

6. Manic desire to punish all those declared guilty

7. Gradual withdrawal from the game before complete abandonment