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[adamkadmon]

Only the last few years have I really given the aspect of taking time to make a decision much thought. I think untill you really experience the moment it is difficult to describe the feeling of being sweated out by the masterful allen cunningham. With 43 players left and me being the chip leader at my table for some stupid reason I decide to push allen around a little ( this was my big debut 2500 belagio four diamonds tourney and at the time I really didn't know that much about allen, not that I do know). My read was correct, my problem was I couldn't beat a bluff, I know, what was I gambling for with 43 players left and a nice stack in front of me, well for one I really like the big stack and sometimes have problems figuring what gear to be in, I'm a little better at it now. So back to the time thing. Allen made me wait a realllllllllll longggggggg time before deciding to make the call of my reraise on the turn. I couldn't believe someone didn't say hurry up or something, it was a very odd feeling, Mister middle pillar staring me down, I mean it was long aand very uncomfortable. I play a lot little tourneys and people sometimes take a while but were only talking about a thousand or two so there really isn't any pressure, I mean come on, get on with your bad little self. It's like someone trying to get a read on you in the 10-20 game, good luck.O.K so here is the question I have. Why is it so much different when there is a quarter mil on the line than when your playing for 1500? It doesn't seem to me like there should be much difference yet physialogically there is a big difference for me . I think everyone experiences this to a certain degree and it seems the longer my opponent takes to decide the more clue I exude. On a side note I am not an advocate of glasses, although I do do keep a pair in my pocket for emergency usage only.

[Smasharoo]

Call the TD for a clock next time and look bored with him.

[jayboogie]

actually, you probably shouldnt ask for a clock on him, because this would give away your hand, most people in these instances would call for time when they're feeling like they're weak or possibly beat. If they felt strong, naturally they would want the opponent thinking as long as they want and hopefully calling. Of course, you could always use this as a reverse tell, but very unlikely given the circumstances.What I would do is just look disinterested, look in an opposite direction and just think about something else, because in your mind, you should know what you'll do if he raises you back, goes all-in, just calls and etc. I would even recommend taking a nap close your eyes and don't even look at anyone else, that way nothing is given away.

[Smasharoo]

actually, you probably shouldnt ask for a clock on him, because this would give away your hand, most people in these instances would call for time when they're feeling like they're weak or possibly beat.Nah, most people get a clock when they want a call. They just get tired of dramatic folds.

[jayboogie]

I guess it's debatable. I've read somewhere that Daniel was contemplating a call, had his opponent call for the clock, and Daniel picked up a read that the opponent was weak and he called him. So, really it depends on the situation.