implied expectation

[ɪmˈplaɪd ɪkˈspɛktəʃən]
nounfemininepl: implied expectations / expectativas implícitas
expectativa implícita
1. An expectation that is not directly stated but is understood or inferred from context, behavior, or circumstances
There is an implied expectation that employees will arrive on time, even though it's not explicitly written in the contract.
Existe uma expectativa implícita de que os funcionários cheguem no horário, mesmo que não esteja explicitamente escrito no contrato.
2. An unstated assumption about how someone should behave or what should happen in a given situation
The implied expectation in a professional dinner is that guests will dress formally.
A expectativa implícita em um jantar profissional é que os convidados se vistam formalmente.
3. A condition or requirement that is understood but not formally articulated in an agreement or understanding
When you borrow money from a friend, there is an implied expectation that you will repay it.
Quando você empresta dinheiro de um amigo, existe uma expectativa implícita de que você o devolverá.
In Brazilian business culture, implied expectations are often significant and can create misunderstandings if not clarified. Understanding unspoken social rules and expectations is considered important for maintaining professional and personal relationships. In American culture, there is often a preference for explicit communication, though implied expectations still play an important role in workplace dynamics and social interactions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
tacit expectationunspoken expectationunstated assumptionindirect expectationunderstood expectation
Antonyms / Antônimos
explicit expectationstated expectationexpress expectationclear expectation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expectativa implícita
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
expectativa implícita / entendimento tácito
Sometimes uses 'entendimento tácito' interchangeably
São Paulo
expectativa implícita / expectativa não dita
More formal business contexts prefer 'expectativa implícita'
Portugal
expectativa implícita / expectativa tácita
Portuguese usage aligns closely with Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

expectationassumptionimplicationtacit agreementunspoken understandinginferencecontext

Related Idioms & Phrases

read between the lines
it goes without saying
take for granted
understand someone without words
the elephant in the room
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