personal issues
[/ˈpɜrsənəl ˈɪʃuːz/]
noun phrase
problemas pessoais
1. Private or individual problems, concerns, or difficulties that affect one's personal life, emotions, relationships, or well-being
She had to take time off work to deal with personal issues.
Ela teve que tirar licença do trabalho para lidar com problemas pessoais.
2. Matters of a sensitive or private nature that someone prefers not to discuss publicly
He didn't want to discuss his personal issues at the meeting.
Ele não queria discutir seus problemas pessoais na reunião.
3. Emotional or psychological difficulties requiring personal attention or professional help
The therapist specializes in helping clients with personal issues.
O terapeuta se especializa em ajudar clientes com problemas pessoais.
In Brazilian culture, there is often a more open approach to discussing personal matters in informal settings, though workplace discretion is still valued. In American professional contexts, 'personal issues' is a euphemism commonly used to explain absences or explain why someone cannot discuss something without revealing specifics. The phrase respects privacy boundaries while acknowledging that legitimate personal concerns exist.
NYC Slang
my business / my own thing
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