superfluous comments
[soo-PER-floo-us KOM-ents]
noun phrasepl: superfluous comments
comentários supérfluos
1. unnecessary or excessive remarks that do not add value to a conversation, discussion, or written work
The presentation was good, but it contained some superfluous comments that could have been removed.
A apresentação foi boa, mas continha alguns comentários supérfluos que poderiam ter sido removidos.
2. redundant observations or statements that are irrelevant to the main topic
During the meeting, he made several superfluous comments about the weather that distracted from the agenda.
Durante a reunião, ele fez vários comentários supérfluos sobre o tempo que desviaram a atenção da pauta.
In Brazilian professional culture, particularly in São Paulo's business sector, direct communication is valued, and superfluous comments are often viewed negatively as time-wasting. In Rio de Janeiro and other regions, there is generally more tolerance for conversational tangents. In American corporate contexts, especially in NYC, efficiency is paramount, and superfluous comments are typically edited out in formal presentations and written communications.
NYC Slang
fluff comments / run-of-the-mill remarks
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