do you bluff often or is that just something beginners overdo

yeah i get why people say bluffing is a key part of poker. like, every movie ever makes it seem like you gotta be throwing chips in with nothing half the time. i get sucked into that mindset sometimes too, especially if i’m running cold or the table is all tight players. but honestly, the more i watch live games, most players don’t actually bluff as much as folks think. if anything, i see people overvaluing weak hands way more than the sneaky bluffs. it’s easy to justify one bad move if you call it a bluff but half the time it’s just plain hoping.

i’m starting to think maybe it’s something new players lean on just to feel in control or unpredictable, when really the strength is in picking spots carefully. curious what feels "normal" for people who play at real tables versus online.