The Art of Discreetly Bugging Out
Meetings can be a real productivity killer, but what if you could turn the tables? What if you could make your coworkers think you're a model employee while secretly plotting your escape?
Here are some expert tips to help you avoid the dreaded "Where's John?" question:
Find a quiet corner, pull out your phone, and pretend to be deeply engrossed in a critical meeting document. When someone asks what you're doing, just say "Zzz...">
Slip out the back door, take a few deep breaths, and pretend to be a human who hasn't been trapped in a windowless conference room for hours.
Grab a nearby chair, position yourself strategically, and pretend to be on a snack break from saving the world.
And remember, meeting attendees: about the art of meeting escapology and how to avoid getting caught!