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There's what we *say,* and then there's what we actually mean.

Boss: I'm going to set up a meeting for us tomorrow to go over some documents from [other team] that need to be completed. (I'm giving you more work but don't blame me, because it's not my fault.)

Me: Sure; if you want to send them to me ahead of time I can review them and be ready to go. (How about I just do what I can ahead of time, then you can just sign off on it? Neither of us want to have a meeting.)

Boss: I'll definitely do that soon. (I don't have them yet.)

Me: Sounds great, thanks. (Let me know when there's actually something to discuss.)