"Thank you all for honouring my invitation today," I tapped the microphone twice and said. They looked back at me with deeper frowns, but not one of them said a word unlike the previous times when I had tried to be polite only to get unecessary backlashes. 

I discussed my plan with them and watched as the frowns on their faces settled and some of them had even started smiling while talking amongst themselves. 

"If you have any questions, or concerns about this you can raise your ...