Preparing for the Meeting of Doom

Step 1: Prepare Your Socks (you never know when you'll need an excuse to leave)

Step 2: Bury Your Eyes (the meeting may contain content that is not suitable for all audiences)

Step 3: Develop a Solid Escape Plan (just in case you need to make a quick exit)

Step 4: Practice Your Negotiation Skills (you never know when you'll need to sweet-talk your way out of a commitment)

Step 5: Learn to Fake a Smile (it's all about appearances, right?)