Here are some good phrases to use the next time you find yourself lost in a meeting: “I’m not entirely sure I’m following you. Could you please recap what you just mentioned regarding . . . the August delivery?” “I’m sure I’m supposed to know this already, but . . . how many attendees are we expecting at the conference next week?” “I apologize if this is totally obvious to everyone here, but . . . what does CAFE stand for?” “This may be a dumb question, but I’m still not up to speed on why . . . we’re not using rail instead of truck.” It’s best if you speak up in meetings and make your
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