implicit consensus
[ɪˈmplɪsɪt ˈkɒnsɛnsəs]
nounpl: implicit consensuses / implicit consensi
consenso implícito
1. A general agreement or collective understanding that is not explicitly stated or formally documented, but is understood through context, behavior, or social norms
There was an implicit consensus among the team members that meetings would start on time, even though no one had explicitly stated this rule.
Havia um consenso implícito entre os membros da equipe de que as reuniões começariam no horário, mesmo que ninguém tivesse declarado explicitamente essa regra.
2. An unspoken agreement or understanding that emerges from shared values, expectations, or prior experience rather than through formal discussion
The implicit consensus in the office was that remote work was acceptable on Fridays.
O consenso implícito no escritório era que o trabalho remoto era aceitável nas sextas-feiras.
In Brazilian business culture, implicit consensus is common in hierarchical organizations where informal agreements and unspoken understandings often supersede formal policies. This reflects the cultural preference for personal relationships and contextual flexibility. In the USA, there is generally more emphasis on explicit communication and documented agreements, making implicit consensus less culturally valued, though it still occurs in informal team dynamics.
NYC Slang
a handshake deal / unspoken rule
Related Idioms & Phrases
the elephant in the room - related to something everyone understands but doesn't discuss
go without saying - something that is implicitly understood
between the lines - implicit meaning not explicitly stated
read the room - understanding implicit social consensus
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