ANSWERS: 14
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scrible or fold origami under the table
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think about something else, but 'smile and nod as if you know what's going on'
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Become a rock star in my head...
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I think about what I can do to get out of the next one!!!
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Text people
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Concentrate on looking like im contentrating! :D
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I strain very hard to listen. I have built up incredible powers of concentration and self control over the years by practicing this technique.
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Ya mean, like, when the boss is runnin' the meeting? I'm not stupid, ya know!!! Hell, I learned how t'raise and wave my hand and say "Teacher! Teacher!" when I was just a little kid...fer cryin' out loud! How the hell else do ya think I got t'be vice-president of a major corporation?!? :-)
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Good question. I remember after a weekend that included 36 miles on rollerblades & a good visit with my girlfriend, I had a Monday morning meeting which consisted of pointless variations on one stupid question. Nearly fell forward on the table out of exhaustion and boredom.
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Ask questions you know they don't know the answer to!
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i would be thankful for the job during the meetings, wish i had one
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Make and flick spitballs. So that they think they were hit with a booger. Uh not really. But it was fun to think it.
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Think about something later in the day I'm looking forward to. Even if its just a good night's sleep. Or simply looking forward to the meeting ending.
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The most effective thing in that case is to begin to loudly clap as you sing Camptown Racers at the top of your voice. When you finish the song (or as many of the words as you can remember) declare the meeting is over and leave. Works every time.
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