Dealing with Negative Stereotypes associated with being a professional poker player

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I think the best way to deal with this is to explain (or try to atleast) everything with him. Explain how the game isn't just gambling and maybe even bring up your past and how you are a consistent winner and its more like a job than they think. You can also bring up the skills you have as a back-up just in case.

It probably would be a good idea to explain to him how you have money set aside specifically for poker and how you mange your bankroll and how much you take out when you win and how you have discipline when knowing when to quit and/or moving down if you really need too.