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Do the statue thing in hands and be completely social, jovial or even a little loud when not in a hand. It works great for me. I'm a really talkative person (the term "loudmouth" has been used on more than one occasion) but everyone at the table quickly figures out that I'm just flat NOT going to talk or "emote" while my money is on the line.

This technique did require some practice on my end before I became adept with it... I kept talking during hands, possibly giving information.

edit: I started doing this instead of the perma-statue because people don't like to lose to statues but they don't really mind too much if you say, "WHEW! I wasn't sure if I was good there.... hey waitress, COCKTAILS!", after I drag a pot they fold on the river to me.