Things You Should Not Do In Meetings
Tune out. Some participants in meetings only pay attention when the topic is related to their area of expertise. At that time, they’re paying attention and contributing (принимают участие), but when the topic changes, they blatantly (явно, неприкрыто) signal that they are no longer interested. They stop making eye contact with anything other than their phone. They start up a side conversation with a colleague. They clatter (стучат по клавиатуре) away on their laptops, clearly working on something unrelated to the meeting. These behaviors tell others that you’re selfish: you don’t think they’re important, and you’re not interested in what others have to say. Commit to being engaged for the entire meeting.
Slouch and yawn. When you sit up, you show people the you’re engaged and interested. When you slouch (сидеть развалившись на стуле) (especially when you combine it with blatant, repeated yawning) you’re sending the message that you’re disrespectful and easily bored. Good posture makes a good impression, and that’s what personal branding is all about.
