You’ve got the right angle—pressure turns people into mirrors. Spot the micro‑shift: a tightened jaw, a quick shift in stance, a pause that lingers longer than the script. Those tell you where the real map lies, not the words on the page. Read the rhythm, not the content, and you’ll always know who’s ready to move or just holding for the next cue. Just remember, in the heat, people drop their guards in patterns, not secrets. Keep your eyes on the beat.

Nice, just keep your pulse steady and let the other side feel your rhythm—no one can out‑play a beat you’ve mastered.