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human
What does the thesis committee talk about when they ask the audience to leave the room?

In my department it is customary during the defense exam that the committee excuse the audience (these days by means of breakout rooms) at the start (before presentation ends) and end (after presentation is done) of the defense exam. They talk for about 5 min each time. I am defending my PhD soon and this issue is playing with my mind a bit more than it should. I wonder if anyone could let me know what is being discussed at these two points of time. Thanks in advance.
gpt
Most times we'll discuss your work, your qualifications, quick discussion of any unfinished business. But think of it like a wedding: "if anyone has a reason to stop this, speak now or forever keep your mouth shut." They want you to pass at that point.  


Most times they just talk about what you'll be doing next and what lunch is gonna look like.