Other times that same mistake will work in your favor. The thing is, the mathematical nature of basic strategy works for you whether other people are playing the right way or not. I then hit my 16 and receive a 5. Never, ever be afraid to take your hits. Next time you get a hard 16 against a 10, hit it again.
Basic strategy works in the long run.
Do not ever abandon it. I often see people afraid to take their hits. They lose in the long run. Here again, Nuff said. When You Are Winning Besides being a common courtesy, tipping a dealer that is dealing you winning hands can actually help you.