How do you handle irrelevant comments during meetings?

I would ask the instructor a question that took the conversation back to the topic, even if you already know the answer.

Sounds chaotic and not properly facilitated.

Ground Rules: Write them and stick to them.

Presentations will be NO longer than 1/2 hour and will be stopped at that point.

Give members a specific time slot (before lunch) and or/ before PM tea break for questions that they have jotted down.

Assign a facilitator to the day who can intervene and be assertive to say (We'll address this issue during Q time or ask the member to jot down and use at Q time. Or say "that Q is very relevant to the topic being discussed at this time.

Or write to HR about waste of resources

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Sometimes I smile, nod, and give one word answers. Other times I just stare at them and say/do nothing if it's just a comment that doesn't require an answer.

I also hate unnecessary small talk.

There might be a better way to handle such situations than what I do.

For me i just used to be insensitive in this kind of situation. I always trying to used my patience to handle it, in that way I can show that I'am serious in answering them, so they will stop answering more.

Arm yourself with lots of relevant questions, speak up and make it YOUR meeting!

Ignore them.