Got muted for pointing out a cat filter in a serious meeting

During a budget review, my coworker had a kitten filter on. I laughed and said something, but the host quickly muted me.

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ray_morgan7mo ago

Getting muted probably wasn't about the filter itself. In a formal setting like a budget review, any off-topic comment can derail the focus. The host likely muted you to keep the meeting on track, not as a personal thing. They have to manage the room, so side chatter about filters, even if funny, gets shut down fast. It's more about professionalism than the joke.

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dakota3797mo ago

In our quarterly reviews, I learned to mute myself before making any side comments. It saves the host from having to do it and keeps the meeting smooth. Works every time.

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bettyk536mo ago

Professionalism than the joke" feels like overkill for a filter comment. It's a budget review, not a court hearing.

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