The more you play, the more the hand rankings will become second nature and you'll always know what beats what, a key motivator to any action you take at the poker table. In the meantime, use a cheat sheet and don't be embarrassed about it. Sometimes a cheat sheet will be included with your playing cards or chip set, you can buy one at any casino gift shop or choose from a variety of them online. For convenience, I've included one here in the Resources section.