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"Contagious Humming" to Silence a Room

Zac Boring June 1, 2026 1 min read
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Often when running meetups you’ll have several lively conversations going at the same time. This is a great problem to have, but it can make it difficult to get everyone’s attention for announcements.Try using “Contagious Humming” when you need to silence a crowd:Move to a prominent place in the room and use body language that says you have something to say. Start humming at a low and constant tone.Recruit a few compatriots to join in. If the crowd has enough people familiar with the technique,

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