You've been warned: the meeting vortex is a real thing, and it's sucking you in.
Spend hours researching, outlining, and rehearsing your presentation, but don't worry, the meeting will still devolve into a free-for-all discussion about the weather.
A little snack to break the ice? Sounds good. A dozen donuts to fuel an all-day meeting? Not so much.
Agree to whatever the meeting leader says, even if you have no idea what they're talking about. It's all about maintaining a sense of false optimism.