simple rules
[/ˈsɪmpəl ˈruːlz/]
noun phrase
regras simples
1. Basic, uncomplicated guidelines or principles that are easy to understand and follow
The game has simple rules that anyone can learn in minutes.
O jogo tem regras simples que qualquer pessoa pode aprender em minutos.
2. Fundamental instructions without complex conditions or exceptions
Follow these simple rules and you'll succeed.
Siga estas regras simples e você terá sucesso.
3. Straightforward principles used in business or management strategy
The company operates on simple rules rather than thick rulebooks.
A empresa opera com regras simples em vez de manuais grossos.
The concept of 'simple rules' has gained prominence in both Brazilian and American business culture, particularly through management literature. In Brazil, there's an emphasis on clear, accessible communication, making 'regras simples' especially valued in educational and corporate training contexts. In the USA, 'simple rules' reflect a cultural preference for straightforward, no-nonsense approaches to problem-solving and business strategy.
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