Can you be TOO crisp in your mechanics?

[chartrusepengui]

On the other hand, I'll take the tin soldier over the partner that blows the whistle, makes some kind of motion with his hands, mumbles something, and starts walking the other way.

I had a partner like this one night a couple years ago. He did what you said above, then changed directions - walked to me and said "what did I call?"

I know I shouldn't have but I couldn't help it - I just started laughing and shrugged my shoulders. When I was able to get it together I tried to have him walk through (in his depleted mind) what he saw. Didn't make a difference - didn't have a clue. Still doesn't from what I hear. I've been fortunate never to have worked with him again.