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title: How to Stand Out in an Office Meeting
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![Careerist Meeting Etiquette](https://img.money.com/2015/08/careerist-meeting-etiquette.png)

Just because everyone complains about meetings doesn't mean you can't shine in one. Here are some tips to make sure you stand out (but not too much) in a meeting at work.

**Try not to interrupt.** Interrupting may make you come across as a blowhard.

**Don't be a wallflower either.** You were invited to the meeting for a reason; make sure you contribute to the conversation.

**Do some prep work.** Have some talking points prepared.

**Lean in.** You'll look more confident and more involved that way.

**Try to sit across from the most important people in the room.** When they look up from their notes, you're the person they see.

**Don't undermine yourself.** Phrases like "this is just my opinion but..." are not your friends. Speak confidently.

**Be one of the first people to speak.** This will help calm your nerves, and you won't have to worry about someone else taking your ideas.

**Read the body language.** Are people checking their phones or drawing on their notepads? Maybe it's time to sit down and shut up.

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