[anotherhue]

For some, the meetings are a way to avoid loneliness. I have sympathy for that, but no tolerance. Every wasted minute is one I have to make up at the end of the day.

My tip: Don't even start the meeting unless you know the criteria for ending it. Most people just run out the clock or try and use the time for something else -- deny them this.

[xiphias2]

Actually it's totally fine (and important) agenda to just socialize, maybe you shouldn't be on those meetings if you don't like them (I don't like them either if there are too many people).