Meetings: Possible Solutions 501-600

This section contains possible solutions to meeting-related issues, ranging from mildly useful to utterly absurd.

501: The "I'm Not Listening" Technique

This solution involves pretending you're interested in what the other person is saying, while your brain is actively counting the seconds until you can interject with your own point.

502: The "I'm On My Way" Exit

This solution requires a hasty departure, often accompanied by a vague promise of "I'll get back to you later." This is especially useful for meetings that drag on for hours.

503: The "I'm Not A Doctor" Defense

This solution is perfect for times when someone tries to diagnose your problems, but you don't want to be bothered with actual expertise.

504: The "I'm On Vacation" Lie

This solution involves claiming you're on a tropical island, sipping margaritas, when really you're just hiding from meetings in your basement.

505: The "I'm On A Call" Distraction

Meetings: Possible Solutions 501-600

This section contains possible solutions to meeting-related issues, ranging from mildly useful to utterly absurd.

506: The "I'm On A Call" Distraction

This solution is perfect for times when you need to avoid actual conversation, and just want to stare at a phone screen.

507: The "I'm Just A Figure of Speech" Excuse

This solution involves claiming your statements are just metaphors, when really you're just trying to sound smart.

508: The "I'm On A Break" Escape Clause

This solution is great for when you need to take a "break" from a meeting that's going nowhere.

509: The "I'm Just Humoring You" Technique

This solution is useful when someone is trying to get you to do something ridiculous, and you just want to play along.

510: The "I'm On A Mission" Monologue

This solution involves giving a long, dramatic speech, while pretending to be on a "mission" that requires your undivided attention.