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Technique 2: Active Ignoring

The art of actively ignoring your coworkers, clients, and family members while appearing to be engaged.

Step 1: Lean back in your chair, cross your legs, and look interested.

Step 2: Stare at your phone, nod occasionally, and mutter something like 'uh-huh'.

Step 3: Make a mental note to remember to actually do the task, but forget about it 5 minutes later.

And that's it! You're now a master of active ignoring. Go forth and conquer!

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