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Meetings to Avoid

Technique 5: Using Body Language

Warning: Using body language to avoid meetings can lead to a life of quiet desperation.

But if you're stuck in a meeting that just won't end, try using these techniques to subtly convey your message without actually saying it:

Leaning back in your chair, just a little bit. It's like you're saying, "I'm still listening, but I'm also judging your every word."
Crossing your arms, but not too much. You're not trying to be confrontational, just... cautious.
Glancing at your watch, but not too obvious. You're just checking the time... for someone else.
Tapping your pen on the table, but really hard. You're just emphasizing a point... with a very sharp object.

Or, if all else fails, just get up and leave. But don't forget to turn your chair around and make a dramatic exit. It's like you're saying, "I've been here too long, and now I must go."

Don't forget, these techniques are not foolproof. But they're worth a shot, right?

Want to learn more? Click here to visit our Advanced Techniques page for more expert advice.

Or, if you're feeling adventurous, try our Rogue Agendas page for more unorthodox strategies.