formalities
[/fɔːrˈmælɪtiz/]
nounfemininepl: formalities
formalidades
1. Formal requirements, procedures, or ceremonies that must be observed, especially those considered unnecessary or tedious
We can skip the formalities and get straight to business.
Podemos dispensar as formalidades e ir direto ao assunto.
2. Official or customary procedures required by law or convention
The contract requires several formalities before it becomes legally binding.
O contrato requer várias formalidades antes de se tornar juridicamente vinculativo.
3. Polite or respectful behaviors and gestures considered conventional in social situations
They exchanged the usual formalities at the beginning of the meeting.
Trocaram as formalidades usuais no início da reunião.
In Brazilian business culture, there's often a tension between maintaining professional formalities and the more relaxed, relationship-oriented approach that's valued socially. While formalities are important in legal and governmental contexts, Brazilian professionals frequently emphasize personal rapport over strict protocol. In American corporate culture, formalities are often seen as necessary but sometimes excessive, particularly in startup and tech industries where informality is increasingly valued.
NYC Slang
red tape; the whole nine yards (when referring to required procedures)
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