implied request
[/ɪmˈplaɪd rɪˈkwɛst/]
nounpl: implied requests
pedido implícito
1. A request that is not explicitly stated but is understood or inferred from context, tone, or indirect communication
When she sighed heavily while looking at the dirty dishes, it was an implied request for help cleaning up.
Quando ela suspirou pesadamente enquanto olhava para os pratos sujos, era um pedido implícito de ajuda para limpá-los.
2. In linguistics and pragmatics, a speech act where the speaker conveys a request through indirect means rather than direct language
The boss's comment about the project deadline being tomorrow is an implied request to work overtime.
O comentário do chefe sobre o prazo do projeto ser amanhã é um pedido implícito para trabalhar horas extras.
Implied requests are common in both Brazilian and American cultures, though the directness varies. In Brazil, indirect communication is often used to maintain social harmony and politeness, while in the US it may be seen as passive-aggressive. Understanding implied requests is important for effective cross-cultural communication and workplace dynamics in both countries.
NYC Slang
read between the lines request
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