Sportspersonship and Etiquette
Within Esports there is a lot of overlap between Sportspersonship and Etiquette. which can make it difficult to spot the difference between certain aspects of sportspersonship and etiquette.
Sportspersonship
Sportspersonship is about fair play and respect as a competitor and adhering to the rules of a game or tournament. In some cases, not showing sportspersonship can lead to being removed from game tournaments.
| Examples of Sportspersonship within Esports |
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| Not trash talking your opponents |
| Providing words of encouragement to your team mates |
| Following the rules of the game or tournament |
| Being supportive of your team mates |
| Being humble when you win and gracious when you lose |
| Not using cheats or abusing bugs/glitches in a game |
Etiquette
Etiquette refers to the unwritten rules within esports and relates to having good manners and following the norms of the gaming community. Lack of etiquette may not impact a game or a tournament but may result in professionals losing sponsors and supporters.
| Examples of Esports Etiquette |
|---|
| Showing your team and opponents respect |
| Remaining calm during games |
| Being supportive of your team mates |
| Wishing your opponents good luck before a match |
| Using friendly and respectful language in chats/voice chats |
| Being on time to games and meetings |