It's a common thing to do when you need to keep to a schedule in a meeting, but don't want to seem rude by looking at your wrist. He's now free to check the time by glancing at the table.
Looking at your watch also impresses upon the person that you're conversing with that you are looking for an escape, or need to leave the conversation, and so they end up rushing or skipping over stuff so that they can wrap up faster.
It's a pretty good tactic to have in your back pocket if you don't want to deal with someone. It makes them feel self conscious and aware on a subconscious level.
Probably did that so he can see the time without looking at his watch.....
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It's a common thing to do when you need to keep to a schedule in a meeting, but don't want to seem rude by looking at your wrist. He's now free to check the time by glancing at the table.
Looking at your watch also impresses upon the person that you're conversing with that you are looking for an escape, or need to leave the conversation, and so they end up rushing or skipping over stuff so that they can wrap up faster.
It's a pretty good tactic to have in your back pocket if you don't want to deal with someone. It makes them feel self conscious and aware on a subconscious level.