I had an inexperienced dealer do this to their own hand when I was playing one-on-one and had a two-handed max bet out. The dealer pulled a 10 and still had 21 but I called the pit over and saved both of my bets because of the misdeal. Of course, I'd have kept my mouth shut if the dealer had subsequently busted or hit to a favorable pat hand.
Regarding the OP, I only offer advice when asked and tend to do as Aslan suggested: I'll typically offer proper BS play but temper it with the statement that it's their money and that they should do what feels right to them.
In that way, I've helped them while letting them know that I'm okay with any decision they make - since ploppies often ask the question to avoid table wrath if the cards don't fall as planned. I'm also avoiding blame if the decision goes against them since the ball remains in their court.
If it's a common index play I'll instead say something like, "Wow, that's a tough one. It just depends on how you feel." That avoids any issues when my play changes later on. I might weakly suggest the right play if the circumstances warrant and allow without risk.
I won't deliberately give incorrect advice either to get rid of the ploppy or to help myself. That's a moral line I'm not willing to cross. I always root for the ploppies against the casino - even when I'm wonging out and letting them take the negative cards. lol.
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