Why no gg?

Why does it seem like there is never any acknowledgement between players before or after a game? It's quite an odd thing to me, but it just doesn't seem to be thing that occurs. I've only been playing on chess.com for a short while, but I've only had a handful of people say anything at all, either before or after a match. As a beginner, I'm trying to learn my way around the game, so I accept that I am going to take a great many losses, but it seems like they (and my wins) are almost universally accompanied by a snub when I give the "gg" to my opponent.

Is it a beginner thing? I don't believe that it's a language thing, because it's very much in the general internet lexicon, and besides which, my opponents from English-speaking countries don't acknowledge it either. I suppose it is most likely that they have simply gone on to their next game, but that kind of gives the same impression. I'm more of a pool player than a chess player, and even in a game with something of a rough reputation, you'll very rarely have a match finish without a handshake. I watch a lot of competitive AOE2, and again, there is always a "gg" at the end of game.

Again, I'm new to chess.com, and new to taking chess somewhat seriously in general. I don't presume to make indictments of the community at large. I'm just noting that it is quite curious and wondering if anyone has any thoughts.

This GG makes no sense.
You blundered, I won, GG?
I blundered, you won, GG?

If I beat you and say "GG" it might be interpreted as gloating.

On the app when the game finishes, a popup happens and I have to wait while the short review is loaded. While I'm waiting I cannot access the chat. It's not a big thing but it's awkward and contributes, I think, to less comments after the game. I have tried to get in the habit of saying good game shortly before the end. A small thing but folks often respond.

lol I'll bear that in mind

I suppose that might be what some people are thinking, but I'm not sure it tells the whole story. In any case, it's just something interesting that I noticed.

It's not a beginner thing, the main difference is that OTB environment is not like online chess. Whenever I play in OTB tournaments, the general consensus is that everyone will say 'good game' and shake hands after the game. OTB is more relational, respect your opponent even if they are bad. Online is just, you play a game, then you move on to the next game. I always say gg when the game was well played by either side, but usually when my opponent plays well.

Online interaction of any kind is totally different to real interaction, people can behave however they want with no consequences, which for many brings out their bad side.

it's normal etiquette in plenty of Esports to say gg before resigning. doesn't even matter what the quality of play was. I think it's disappointing chess players seem unwilling to do that.

Someone wins and i lose... GG. Like seriously, what was so good about that 😂 The opponent is even smirking. It's annoying. But it is respectful and makes a person to accept defeat in a respectful

Shaking hands, yes but saying gg? Haven't experienced that. Friendships are struck sometimes but nothing formal.

https://www.fide.com/images/stories/NEWS/download/TallinPB-PlayersBehavior.pdf

Shaking hands is not in the rule book but can be enforced

Usually for me(in all my experience), I say good game and so does my opponent after every OTB game. Maybe when I say it that encourages my opponent to respond likewise, when they might not normally.

gg is a bit meaningless right

but I'm actually surprised how few people want to chat after a long game...

there should litterally be a button after you finish a long game: *chat and analyze without the engine/game review*

people rarely want to do this but on the rare occasion they do it's instructive.

I'm happy to do that after any rapid game it's quite useful . even (and especially) if I lose

Why would I say "grilled goose" to someone whose culinary preferences I don't know?

Yeah I mean it's arbitrary in itself, but so is a handshake.

you're getting me thinking philosophical abstract thoughts now stop this will make me blunder

If you were trying to imitate me, you were using the wrong hand.

Don't they still have a gg trophy?

Just GG