lenient tolerance
[ˈliniənt ˈtɑːlərəns]
noun phrasepl: lenient tolerances
tolerância indulgente
1. A permissive or forgiving attitude that allows for flexibility and understanding when dealing with mistakes, differences, or rule-breaking; a disposition to be gentle and not strict in judgment or enforcement
The teacher's lenient tolerance toward late assignments helped struggling students catch up.
A tolerância indulgente da professora em relação aos trabalhos atrasados ajudou os alunos em dificuldade a se recuperarem.
2. A measured acceptance of behavior or conditions that fall short of strict standards, without severe penalties or consequences
The manager showed lenient tolerance for minor dress code violations during the summer months.
O gerente demonstrou tolerância indulgente para com pequenas violações do código de vestuário durante os meses de verão.
In Brazilian culture, 'tolerância indulgente' reflects the societal tendency toward flexibility and personal relationships in decision-making, particularly in hierarchical contexts. This contrasts with stricter, more rule-based approaches common in Northern European cultures. The concept is often applied in workplace, educational, and family contexts where personal connections may influence the level of strictness applied.
NYC Slang
going easy on someone; cutting slack
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