How to fake taking very serious notes at meetings

'Pretend to pay attention and look like you're writing important things even though it's all BS.'
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Brian Koerber
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Anyone who has ever had the pleasure of attending a meeting knows that it's essential to pay very close attention to everything that happens. And to ensure you remember everything, it's always best to take some notes. 

Or if you're a normal human and that sounds boring, you could always use this Redditor's guide to note-taking in meetings.



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Clearly this person has mastered the fine art of slacking off. 

  • Definitely follow their advice on bullet points.

  • Seriously. 

  • Don't forget to emphasize. 

Bonus: Corgi butts in slow motion


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Brian was the Culture Editor and has been working at Mashable on the web culture desk since 2014.

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