Speculative Hands

Question 1

What is thought process in determining whether I should call?

Answer 1

1. Do I have a speculative hands?
2. Is the raise 5% or more of the effective stack?
3. It is a multiway pot?

Question 2

What is the goal of pre-flop raising?

Answer 2

The goal is to thin the amount of players to 1 or 2 players. Thus, RFI amount is game specific