You are required to be here. Yes, you. All of you.
This is a meeting of utmost importance. Do not be late.
Please take a moment to contemplate the meaning of life, the universe, and everything.
This will be a long and grueling session. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
If you do not show, you will be hunted by the authorities.
Hyperlink to Minute of Silence: Is it Optional?.
It's not.
But it's also not not optional.
Just go with it.
Hyperlink to Minutes of Silence: Is it a Meeting?.
It's not.
It's a series of awkward silences.
With awkwardly placed chairs.
Hyperlink to Minute of Silence: Attendance.