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Meetings: The Avoidance Techniques

Technique 3: The Ghost in the Machine

Also known as "The Silent Treatment," this technique involves ignoring the meeting invitation and pretending it never existed. It's like the meeting never happened, except for the lingering sense of dread that still haunts you.

Pros:

No need to pretend you're interested or care about the meeting's purpose
No risk of being asked to present or participate in small talk
No need to remember what was discussed or who said what

Cons:

People may start to worry about you, leading to increased scrutiny
Rumors may spread that you're avoiding the truth or are hiding something
It's not exactly the most effective way to build alliances or relationships

Subtechniques:

The Burner: The art of sending a strongly-worded email that just happens to be in the middle of a meeting
The Blame-Shifter: A classic technique where you shift the blame to a subordinate or a machine
The Disappearer: A technique where you simply vanish from the meeting without warning, leaving your colleagues to wonder if you ever existed

Remember, this technique is a delicate art, requiring great skill and finesse. Use it wisely.

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