Elon Musk; Mark Zuckerberg; Donald Trump, and more, a leading psychologist has analysed footage to see how they might behave in a theoretical setting. Here are what they believe are the hardest and easiest to read.
The Highest Ranking
Cristiano Ronaldo
“Cristiano speaks at a calm pace with few filler words, and his expression stays largely consistent. His hand movements are minimal, and he pauses briefly before answering rather than instantly. He’s also comfortable disagreeing without raising his voice. That would leave opponents with almost nothing obvious to read, and his pauses could simply pass as thoughtfulness.”
Prince William
“William is measured and thoughtful, speaking at a steady pace and remaining focused even on significant topics. His expression changes little, and his gestures are more structured than expansive. In a theoretical poker setting, remaining composed while discussing difficult topics could lead opponents to perceive him as someone less likely to display reactions under pressure.”
Mark Zuckerberg
“Mark is measured and controlled: a steady pace, structured and focused answers, few gestures, and appropriate but unremarkable eye contact. His facial expression shows limited change in tone throughout. This consistency would make it hard for opponents to spot a shift in behaviour in the moment – they’d need to track patterns rather than rely on any single reaction.”
Elon Musk
“Elon is reflective, pausing before responding, and his gaze often drifts away while thinking before returning to the interviewer. Different opponents might read his pauses and shifting gaze differently. Some may feel they’re picking up useful information, while others may see it simply as a considered way of thinking – which is itself a form of unpredictability that works in his favour.”
The Middle Ranking
Donald Trump
“Donald speaks with frequent repetition and filler words, returning to the points he wants to emphasise. When interrupted he responds quickly, often redirecting the conversation back to his own message. That could project certainty regardless of the strength of his hand, but responding quickly is also a moment where an opponent might apply pressure to see what surfaces.”
Lionel Messi
“Lionel’s communication style is understated, and his eye contact varies. His expression stays fairly consistent, and he uses very few hand gestures, with both often resting on the arms of his chair. There are, however, a few self-directed movements, briefly touching or scratching his head, which opponents might seize on as a ‘tell’.”
Lewis Hamilton
“Hamilton is relaxed and composed, speaking at a steady, conversational pace. His facial expressions are generally subtle, with smiles appearing naturally rather than as exaggerated displays, and his gestures are measured and proportionate. His approachable manner could encourage opponents to lower their guard, while his consistency gives away little when it matters.”
Kim Kardashian
“Kim is calm, maintaining eye contact and speaking fluently with few pauses. Her expressions change naturally in response to the conversation, with smiles at genuine moments. Her composure under a difficult question is a real strength, but the natural rise and fall of her expression gives opponents more visible material than a more restrained communicator.”
The Easiest Ranking
Kylie Jenner
“Kylie smiles frequently, using hand gestures to support what she’s saying. When asked something she’d rather not answer, she maintains the flow of conversation while redirecting to topics she’s comfortable with. Her visible warmth and redirection could put opponents at ease, useful for controlling the table’s mood, but it does mean more visible, readable behaviour overall.”
Erling Haaland
“Erling is relaxed, speaking with ease. His facial expressions change naturally with the topic, and he uses hand gestures to reinforce his points throughout. Opponents may feel they’re gaining real insight simply because there’s more to watch, though a naturally open, playful communicator can be just as hard to read accurately, since his baseline is already animated.”
Will Smith
“Will is highly animated. His frequent hand gestures closely match to what he’s saying, with expressive reactions, readiness to laugh, and moments of speaking over the interviewer in his enthusiasm. That expressiveness could become a real strength at the table socially, but it also gives opponents a great deal of visible behaviour to work with.”
Taylor Swift
“Swift is the most visibly animated of the celebrities analysed, with frequent hand gestures reinforcing what she’s saying. Her expressions shift naturally throughout, and she engages readily with reactions around her. That expressiveness would likely draw attention at the table – opponents may find her easier to read, as she displays more visible emotion and movement.” www.livecasinos.com
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