During the meeting 71 over them, neither would you make any condescending jibes. That respect will be valued and returned to you. However, you must participate fully and, if something is not clear, you must ask for clarification. The subject matter, the way it is being presented, and the number of people present, will determine how you go about this. Some presenters will say at the outset if they would like you to stop them in their tracks and ask if anything is unclear, others will request you wait until the end. Notes You might think that taking notes would be a distraction but, unless you are the official note taker, the only things that you will be noting down are those points of importance to you. So in fact, taking notes can make it easier for you to listen, and it also gives