uncertain conventions
[/ʌnˈsɜːrtn kənˈvɛnʃənz/]
noun phrase
convenções incertas
1. Established practices, customs, or rules whose validity, application, or interpretation is unclear or subject to doubt
The company struggled with uncertain conventions regarding remote work policies during the pandemic.
A empresa enfrentou dificuldades com convenções incertas sobre políticas de trabalho remoto durante a pandemia.
2. Social norms or expectations that lack clarity and may be interpreted differently by different groups
In cross-cultural negotiations, uncertain conventions often lead to misunderstandings.
Em negociações interculturais, as convenções incertas frequentemente levam a mal-entendidos.
3. Traditional practices whose relevance or binding nature in contemporary contexts is questionable
Modern etiquette is filled with uncertain conventions that younger generations often disregard.
A etiqueta moderna está repleta de convenções incertas que as gerações mais jovens frequentemente ignoram.
This phrase reflects contemporary discussions about evolving social standards, particularly relevant in contexts of workplace diversity, intergenerational differences, and globalization. In Brazil and Portugal, discussions of uncertain conventions often arise in academic and professional settings when addressing modernization of traditional practices.
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