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10 Potentially Ridiculous, Potentially Brilliant Ways to Look Smart in a Meeting

It can be pretty nerve-racking sitting in a meeting when you’re supposed to have all the answers (especially if you feel like you have no idea what you’re doing).

While the infographic below is satirical, the basic idea behind some of the silly suggestions really hits the nail on the head: Sometimes, proving yourself is more about appearances than it is about substance.