non-specific recommendations

[nɑn-spɪˈsɪfɪk ˌrekəˈmenˈdeɪʃənz]
nounpl: non-specific recommendations
recomendações não específicas
1. Advice or suggestions that are vague, general, or lacking in detail and do not target a particular situation, person, or condition
The consultant provided non-specific recommendations without addressing the company's unique challenges.
O consultor forneceu recomendações não específicas sem abordar os desafios únicos da empresa.
2. In medical contexts, advice that is not tailored to a patient's particular symptoms, diagnosis, or medical history
The doctor gave non-specific recommendations about diet and exercise rather than personalized treatment.
O médico forneceu recomendações não específicas sobre dieta e exercício em vez de um tratamento personalizado.
3. Suggestions or guidance that applies broadly to many situations rather than being customized
Human resources offered non-specific recommendations for improving workplace culture.
Os recursos humanos ofereceram recomendações não específicas para melhorar a cultura organizacional.
In both Brazilian and American professional contexts, 'non-specific recommendations' are often criticized as unhelpful or inadequate, particularly in healthcare, consulting, and business. The term is frequently used to highlight a lack of customization or personalization. In Brazil, there is cultural emphasis on personal relationships and tailored solutions, making non-specific recommendations particularly likely to be viewed as impersonal or dismissive.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vague recommendationsgeneric suggestionsgeneral advicebroad guidancenonspecialized recommendations
Antonyms / Antônimos
specific recommendationstargeted advicecustomized suggestionspersonalized guidancedetailed recommendations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
recomendações não específicas
Standard usage in professional and medical contexts
São Paulo
recomendações genéricas
Alternative common usage in business settings
Rio de Janeiro
recomendações vagas
Emphasizes the vague nature of the suggestions
Portugal
recomendações pouco específicas
Common in professional Portuguese; sometimes 'recomendações genéricas'

Related Words

recommendationspecificvaguegeneral guidanceadvisorysuggestioncounsel

Related Idioms & Phrases

playing it safe with general advice
beating around the bush with recommendations
one-size-fits-all suggestions
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