What should you do to be recognized to speak during a meeting?

To be recognized to speak during a meeting, the proper protocol is to stand and address the presiding officer with "Mr. or Madam President." This action signifies your intention to participate in the discussion and shows respect for the meeting's formal structure. By formally addressing the chair, you ensure that you are following established parliamentary procedure, which fosters order and clarity during discussions.

Other actions, such as sitting quietly or waving your hand continuously, do not appropriately signal the chair that you wish to speak, and waiting for the chair to ask for comments may not always be effective, as it assumes the chair will invite participation without the proper signal from members. Hence, addressing the president directly is the recognized way to indicate your desire to contribute to the proceedings.