When in a meeting with your boss, simply close your laptop and stare blankly into space. This will not only silence your coworkers but also make you appear as if you're deep in thought, thus making you seem more productive than you actually are.
Example: "I'm, uh, totally calculating the ROI on this project... *gaze into space*
Side effect: Coworkers start to wonder if you're secretly a mystic or a hermit.
Next Tip: Ignore the EmailsWhen asked to recall a specific detail, simply stare at the person and say, "Uh... I don't remember."
This will not only make you appear forgetful but also give your coworkers an opportunity to do your work for you.
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