Chapter In the Room What happens live: first impressions, listening, pacing, and recovering when a question catches you out. During the interview Closing the Interview Well Ending with clarity · A summary-and-next-step close Reading the Room and Adjusting Matching the energy · A pace-and-tone check First Impressions That Feel Natural Warm and composed · A calm, genuine greeting Listening Before You Answer Hearing the real question · A restate-then-answer habit Handling a Question You Don't Know Honesty plus a plan · A graceful bridge phrase Asking Clarifying Questions Precision over guessing · A quick check-in phrase