What is so bad about not saying good game after a game you lost?

Question

What is so bad about not saying good game after a game you lost?

Answer 1

Some people can be poor sports and say that it wasn't a good game just because it wasn't their victory. A lot of people I know hate losing, I will admit I am among that crowd that hate losing. But to be honest, a good game is one that is enjoyed. Contradictory of myself, no?

Answer 2

It means you hold grudges.

-I have spoken.

Answer 3

It was a good game for him though, so saying it doesn't make me a liar,but not saying it 'd make me sport spirit(less).

Answer 4

i dont think you want the bs answer "its bad sportsmanship"  so ill give you the real one.  nothing. it makes absolutly no sense that you should have to do that. even if you won. what if it wasn't a good game. what if one of the teams played horribly? the  exchange "good game" and a clumsy handshake doesn't make anything better for anyone, it only serves to p**s off 95 percent of the people doing it and the other 5 % are coaches. It is just some bs social etiquette with the goal of making the losers feel better although it does the opposite. so next time your coach tell you to line up and say "good game" ask y and when he does not give a answer sock him in the face for me.

Answer 5

Is it that you want to imply they beat you without having to play well?

Answer 6

What is bad for you, is that you will be marked up as a bad loser, and we dont want that, do we.?

Answer 7

Because some people can't accept the fact they got lucky and beat you. ; ]

Answer 8

Because unless it was a dirty and unfair game, you should be a good sport and recognize that winning isn't the most important part of it - having fun is.

Answer 9

Duh! It is bad sportsmanship. If you can not congratulate, others for a good game, when you lose...How can you, feel any honor when you do win the game. Don't you want to be congratulated when the shoe is on the other foot.