End a session with a clear table status, returned equipment and an unobstructed playing area while leaving maintenance, game setup and disputed conditions to the venue's actual arrangements.
Notice visible cloth and ball-condition concerns, report repeatable observations clearly and distinguish a player's quick look from a professional assessment of level, cloth or installation.
Give a borrowed pool cue a brief, non-destructive visual check, distinguish wear from a diagnosis and know when to ask staff for another cue rather than attempting a repair.