respond slowly
[rɪˈspɑnd ˈsloʊli]
verb phrase
responder lentamente
1. to take a long time to reply or react to something
The customer service team tends to respond slowly to emails.
O time de atendimento ao cliente tende a responder lentamente aos emails.
2. to exhibit delayed reaction or reply
The system responds slowly when there are too many users online.
O sistema responde lentamente quando há muitos usuários online.
3. to be sluggish or tardy in answering
He responded slowly to the emergency call.
Ele respondeu lentamente à chamada de emergência.
In Brazilian business culture, responding slowly can be perceived negatively in modern work environments, especially in tech and customer service sectors where speed is valued. In Portugal, similar standards apply in contemporary corporate settings. In the USA, particularly in NYC, delayed responses are often attributed to being busy rather than laziness.
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