The art of dodging meetings, one fake excuse at a time.
Step 4.1: Claim you're already committed to an "Meeting" on the same day, at the exact same time, with the same people, but it was just a Social Engagement and didn't actually happen. (Note: this one requires a solid understanding of meeting etiquette.)
Step 4.2: Claim you were forced into a Meeting by your Social Engagement host and you're still recovering from the trauma. (Note: this one requires a strong understanding of social manipulation.)
And that's it! You've made it to step 4. Now you can proudly say you're asserting your assertion that meetings are the bane of your existence. (Or, you know, just pretend you're busy and make a real plan.)
For more advanced techniques, see Step 7: Learn the Art of the Ultimate Meeting Avoidance Strategy for expert tips and tricks from the Meeting Avoidance Masters.
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