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ID148-Stopping the Charleston-Is it too late?
Question: When is it too late for a player to stop the Charleston?
Answer: It is too late to stop the Charleston if a player has looked at the tiles received on their second left. (See also ID173, Protocol When Stopping the Charleston)
Source: Mah Jongg Made Easy 2024, pg. 13, para. 1