indirect recommendation
[/ɪndɪˈrɛkt ˌrɛkəˈmeɪndəʃən/]
nounpl: indirect recommendations
recomendação indireta
1. A suggestion or endorsement that is not explicitly stated but implied through subtle hints, actions, or circumstances rather than direct verbal or written affirmation
When the manager spoke highly of the candidate's experience without explicitly saying to hire them, it was an indirect recommendation.
Quando o gerente falou muito bem da experiência do candidato sem explicitamente dizer para contratá-lo, foi uma recomendação indirata.
2. A favorable assessment or approval conveyed through third-party sources, contextual clues, or implied endorsement rather than direct statement
The professor's decision to publish the student's work was an indirect recommendation of their research quality.
A decisão do professor de publicar o trabalho do aluno foi uma recomendação indireta da qualidade de sua pesquisa.
In Brazilian business culture, indirect recommendations are common due to hierarchical communication styles and the preference for maintaining harmony. In the US, directness is typically valued, making indirect recommendations sometimes seen as ambiguous or requiring careful interpretation. Both cultures recognize indirect recommendations as powerful tools in professional networking and hiring processes.
NYC Slang
backhanded compliment / under-the-radar nod
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