A: It's the art of prolonging a meeting by 10-15 minutes, just to see what happens.
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A: Because someone always forgets their laptop, or the copier is jammed, or the coffee machine is on the fritz.
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A: Only if you want to prolong your dentist appointment, or your doctor's visit, or your Netflix binge-watching session.
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