The Art of Meeting Avoidance

A Guide to Navigating the Inevitable

Meetings: the bane of our existence. But fear not, dear reader, for we have the secrets to avoiding them.

Technique #1: The Classic "I'm in a Meeting"

• Claim to be in a meeting, no matter what
• Use the phrase "I'm just checking my email" as a shield
• Never, ever, look at a calendar

Technique #2: The Art of Scheduling Ambiguity

• Agree to any meeting invite, just in case
• Claim to be "unavailable" at the last minute
• Use the phrase "I'll try to make it" as a get-out clause

Technique #3: The Power of Procrastination

• Stare at a wall, or the floor, or your shoes
• Claim to be "deep in thought"
• Use the phrase "I'm on a deadline" as a warning sign