In this chapter, we'll cover the essential skills needed to attend meetings like a pro: saying nothing, looking concerned, and nodding wisely.
For the sake of art, let's assume our protagonist is a middle manager, stuck in a world of unnecessary gatherings.
Meet Jean, who has mastered the art of being a meeting prophet: predicting, with uncanny accuracy, that every meeting will drag on for hours, covering the same topics, with the same conclusions.
Here, we explore the intricate science of sipping coffee during meetings, a vital skill that keeps Jean going, even when the meeting goes on.
From the molecular structure of coffee to the optimal sipping speed, we'll cover it all.
Don't get stuck with a cup that's too full or too empty, our experts will guide you through the delicate balance of sipping.
Read more about Jean's coffee scienceIn this chapter, we'll delve into the art of pretending to listen, a skill honed by Jean over years of meeting attendance.
From the subtle art of maintaining eye contact to the perfect nod-to-remember ratio, we'll cover it all.
Read more about Jean's pretending techniquesIn the final chapter, we'll explore the science of remembering nothing, a skill that keeps Jean free from the burden of meeting notes.
From the neuroscience of forgetting to the psychology of plausible deniability, we'll cover it all.
Read more about Jean's forgetting strategiesWith these essential skills, you'll join the ranks of the meeting prophets, like Jean, who have mastered the art of doing nothing in meetings.
Don't get left behind, upgrade your meeting game today!
Stay vigilant, stay sipping, stay pretending, and forget, forget, forget!
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