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Mahjong is not a test - it’s a conversation in tiles. 💬

So if you mix up a pass, miscount a tile, or forget a Charleston rule… good! You’re learning.

The goal isn’t to be perfect - it’s to play. That’s where th
As a Mahjong teacher in sunny St. Pete, I’ve turned a lot of “I could never learn this” into “deal me in.”

The Charleston freak-out is real - too many tiles moving too fast.
Breathe. You don’t need perfection.

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Craks, Bams, and Dots - the holy trinity of Mahjong. 🀄✨

Think of them like fashion moods: Craks are classic and bold, Bams bring earthy calm, and Dots? A touch of glam sparkle.

Once you know your suits, you’ll start reading the table like a
As someone who teaches Mahjong for a living, I’ve seen every kind of tile-grip - from “death-clutch” to “butterfingers.” 😅

Here’s the sweet spot:

🀄 Hold tiles lightly between your thumb and fingers.

🀄 Angle t