thoughtless request
[/ˈθɔːtləs rɪˈkwɛst/]
noun phrasepl: thoughtless requests
pedido desconsiderado
1. a request made without consideration for the feelings, needs, or convenience of the person being asked
Asking someone to work late on their birthday is a thoughtless request.
Pedir para alguém trabalhar até tarde no seu aniversário é um pedido desconsiderado.
2. a demand or appeal that lacks proper deliberation or sensitivity to circumstances
It was a thoughtless request to ask her to lend money when she just lost her job.
Foi um pedido desconsiderado pedir a ela para emprestar dinheiro quando ela tinha acabado de perder seu emprego.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, making thoughtless requests is generally considered impolite and can damage relationships. Brazilians particularly value personal connection and consideration (jogo de cintura), so thoughtless requests are seen as especially offensive. In the USA, the phrase is often used to call out lack of empathy or awareness of social cues.
NYC Slang
that's a raw ask
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