Marathon meetings explained, #1

Following is an actual conversation segment. It is not a dramatization. This is why meetings turn into marathons. This is what makes me want to pee my pants and run screaming from the room because I could be getting real work done.

Account Person:
So let us know if you want us to provide XXX.

Client:
Absolutely, do that for us.

Account Person:
So yes or no on XXX?

Client:
Yes.