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What Happens When You Accidentally Attend the Wrong Meeting?

You show up, they stare, and then... well, you'll just have to read on.

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Scenario 1: The "I meant to be there" meeting

You walk in confidently, nod at the "right" people, and try to play it cool. But deep down, you're panicking.

You awkwardly mumble something about "just dropping by" and "checking in on the project." The room is filled with confused glances and raised eyebrows.

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Scenario 2: The "I meant to attend this meeting" meeting

You show up, take a seat, and try to blend in. But your outfit is a bit too flashy, and your tie is on backwards.

The room is filled with whispers and giggles. You start to wonder if you're on the cover of the company's "Who's on a hot streak" calendar.

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Scenario 3: The meeting that's actually for you, but you're not sure why

You show up, and everyone's staring at you like you're a unicorn that just walked into the room. They start explaining something about "synergy" and "disrupting the paradigm." You nod enthusiastically, but your brain is still a blank slate.

You start to wonder if it's a meeting to discuss your promotion... or maybe a meeting to discuss your termination.

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