Section 1: Appearances Matter
When arriving late to a meeting, it's not just about the time, it's about the style.
Wear your finest "I'm sorry" face, and a suit that screams "I'm still trying".
Section 2: Entrance Protocol
Burst into the room like a ninja, but not too ninja-like. You don't want to startle your colleagues.
Mutter an apologetic mumble under your breath, something like "Sorry to interrupt" or "Not again".
Section 3: Post-Arrival Protocol
Slip into your seat with the stealth of a ghost, but not so stealthy that you startle your neighbor.
Explain, with a poker face, that the traffic was terrible, or you got held up by the coffee machine.