face-to-face service
[/feɪs tə feɪs ˈsɜrvɪs/]
nounpl: face-to-face services
atendimento presencial
1. A service provided with direct personal interaction between a service provider and a customer or client, typically in person at a physical location
The bank offers face-to-face service during business hours for customers who prefer in-person banking.
O banco oferece atendimento presencial durante o horário comercial para clientes que preferem serviços bancários pessoais.
2. Direct communication and assistance where both parties are physically present in the same location
Many healthcare providers have resumed face-to-face service appointments after the pandemic.
Muitos provedores de saúde retomaram consultas de atendimento presencial após a pandemia.
In Brazil, 'atendimento presencial' has become increasingly important post-pandemic, with many services emphasizing their return to in-person options. In the USA, especially in urban centers like NYC, face-to-face service is often contrasted with the growing digital service options. The term carries implications of personal trust and relationship-building, particularly valued in financial, healthcare, and legal services across both cultures.
NYC Slang
in-person service / seeing someone in person
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