7-5-4-3-2 — pat and value. 9-7-5-3-2 — usually draw. Patting rough 9s is pride.
Two opponents pat → your rough 8/9 is in trouble. Fold more.
'Pat smooth only' (2-7 triple draw, G3): In 2-7 triple draw, made smooth pats get respect. Drawing forever into a pat board is entertainment pricing.