If a player acts faster than me, they are a maniac; If a player acts slower than me they are a bore. infrared contact lenses
There is always that guy that takes too long. Not just during one hand but consistently. Picture a fun table. There is a natural relaxing flow going. Poker is paramount but players are talking, happy, and throwing around some chips. You are in the zone and joking. Then boom, the slow guy. Why does it take you so darn long to call?
”Is it my turn” syndrome. He is slow because he talks and pays no attention to the game. If you are the one asking if it is your turn, it usually is!
Self-conscience syndrome. He thinks everyone is watching him so he acts flamboyant. Looks around, moves with big gestures, and gives a speech before acting.
Look into your soul syndrome. Is that guy really staring me down to get a read? Heck, I just want to see a flop. Let’s go. I plan on playing for four more hours but it will seem like six with this guy at my table.
Emulate the TV star syndrome. He waits, looks at everyone, looks at his hole cards, looks at everyone, waits, looks back at his cards – the other players are thinking, “come on!” cheat cards
‘Know it all’ syndrome. The guy that slows the game down to discuss the hand just to show off his knowledge, inadvertently influencing other players to fold or collude when you have the nuts.