unstated demand
[ʌnˈsteɪtɪd dɪˈmænd]
nounpl: unstated demands
demanda implícita
1. A requirement, need, or expectation that is not explicitly expressed or verbally communicated, but is understood or implied through context, behavior, or circumstance
The company faced unstated demands from employees regarding work-life balance, which were only revealed through high turnover rates.
A empresa enfrentava demandas implícitas dos funcionários sobre equilíbrio entre vida profissional e pessoal, que foram reveladas apenas através das altas taxas de rotatividade.
2. In economics, consumer demand that exists but is not formally expressed in the market
Market researchers identified unstated demands for eco-friendly products among younger consumers.
Pesquisadores de mercado identificaram demandas implícitas por produtos ecologicamente corretos entre consumidores mais jovens.
3. An unspoken requirement or expectation within a relationship, agreement, or social context
Their friendship had many unstated demands that created tension when not met.
Sua amizade tinha muitas demandas implícitas que criavam tensão quando não eram atendidas.
In Brazilian business culture, understanding unstated demands is crucial as communication often relies on context and nonverbal cues. In the USA, there is generally greater emphasis on explicit communication, making unstated demands a source of potential misunderstanding. This concept is particularly relevant in customer service, workplace relations, and marketing research across both cultures.
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