Team Building: Escape Tactics

Survival Tips for When the Meeting Goes Wrong

1. Flee with a Fake Smile

Leave the conference room without drawing attention to yourself. Pretend you have a sudden case of "meeting-induced" food poisoning.

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2. Create a Fake Emergency

Claim your cat is on fire. Run out of the room, close the door, and pretend you're saving your cat from the flames. Bonus points if you bring in a stuffed animal as "proof".

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3. Use the Bathroom as a Safe House

Lock the door, pretend to be in the most intense, awkward conversation with your "reflected self" in the mirror. Time is on your side. Or, you know, just take a few minutes to collect your thoughts.

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Remember, survival is key in these situations. Don't be a hero, don't be a martyr. Be the one who makes it out alive with a decent excuse.

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