addressing openly
[ə-ˈdres-iŋ ˈō-pən-lē]
verb phrase
abordando abertamente
1. To discuss, confront, or deal with a topic, issue, or person directly and without concealment or avoidance
The president decided to address the scandal openly during the press conference.
O presidente decidiu abordar abertamente o escândalo durante a coletiva de imprensa.
2. To speak to someone in a frank and honest manner, without hiding feelings or facts
She addressed him openly about her concerns regarding the project.
Ela abordou abertamente com ele suas preocupações a respeito do projeto.
3. To tackle a problem or challenge in a straightforward and transparent way
The company addressed the quality issues openly with its customers.
A empresa abordou abertamente os problemas de qualidade com seus clientes.
In Brazilian culture, 'addressing openly' reflects the value placed on direct communication in professional and personal settings, especially in São Paulo's business culture. However, in more hierarchical contexts, directness may be softened with politeness markers. In American culture, particularly in NYC, 'keeping it real' and speaking openly is often valued as authentic and trustworthy in business and personal relationships.
NYC Slang
keeping it 100 / being straight up / laying it all out there
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