Arrive at the conference room, exchange awkward glances with colleagues, and spend an excessive amount of time shaking hands.
[Introvert Emergency: A Handshake Alternative]
The Chairperson welcomes everyone and attempts to make everyone feel good about themselves.
[Feelgoods and Flattery: The Art of Sycophancy]
Review the agenda, which consists entirely of slides that nobody actually reads.
[Reading Between the Lines: A Guide to PowerPoint Illusions]
Take a 30-minute lunch break, during which everyone will discuss their weekend and pretend to care about your cat.
[Social Stapling: The Art of Pretending to Care]
Summarize the meeting, which nobody actually attended, and apologize for everything and nothing.