Adjournment: A Way of Life

Meetings, the lifeblood of productivity, or so they say. But what happens when the agenda is just an excuse to extend your coffee break? Welcome to adjournment, where the art of doing nothing is perfected.

History of Adjournment

It all started in 1987, when Bob Smith, a middle manager at WidgetCorp, realized he had a better chance at winning the company's Employee of the Month award if he could just keep pushing back the meeting start times. And so, adjournment was born.

Over the years, it has evolved into an art form, with meetings being called back in just in time for the break room snacks, and adjournment becoming a staple of corporate culture.

But it's not just for the corporate world. Adjournment has spread far and wide, into the depths of academia, politics, and even your aunt's book club.

And it's not just about avoiding work. It's about the thrill of the chase, the cat-and-mouse game of "will we make it out of here before 5 PM?"

Techniques for the Modern Adjourner

So, you want to learn the ways of the adjournment masters? Here are a few tips to get you started:

• 1. Master the art of the "5-minute rule". You can always talk for 5 more minutes.
• 2. Use the "I'm not sure, let me just check my notes" as a valid response.
• 3. Always, always, always ask for a bathroom break.
• 4. Make eye contact with the CEO, but only to stare down the challenge.
• 5. Never, never, never actually have an agenda.

And remember, the key to adjournment is to never, ever, ever give up.

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