The correct answer is <span>distribute an agenda ahead of the meeting so people know what to expect. That way they can see what the agenda is and can prepare a bit more by thinking on the topics that are going to be explored. This way you can avert the crisis of having people not be prepared.</span>
It says"This succeeded admirably; for in a short time we understood them and they us both by gesture and signs and words; and they were of great service to us".