Workplace Culture

noun Civility - the formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech.

adjective Civility - (not applicable)

• Civility is an important aspect of diplomatic relations between countries.
• We should all strive to maintain civility in our interactions with others.
• Showing some civility can go a long way in resolving conflicts peacefully.
• In the battlefield of ideas, civility is the armor that protects us from unnecessary aggression.

noun the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect

• The organization is committed to upholding the dignity of all its employees.
• Let's make sure we treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• Don't be a jerk, show some dignity.
• In the face of adversity, she held onto her dignity like a shield.

adjective relaxed and tolerant in approach or manner

• The new manager is known for his easygoing demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• My easygoing friend always knows how to keep the mood light and fun.
• She's so chill, just super easygoing about everything.
• His easygoing nature is like a breath of fresh air in this high-stress environment.

adjective not forming an essential or inherent part of a thing; extraneous

• The extrinsic factors affecting the economy must be carefully analyzed.
• I don't pay much attention to extrinsic influences on my decisions.
• I don't care about all that extrinsic stuff, I just go with my gut.
• Her extrinsic beauty may fade, but her inner strength will always shine through.

noun the quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; clemency

• The judge showed leniency towards the first-time offender.
• The teacher showed leniency and extended the deadline for the assignment.
• I hope the boss shows some leniency and doesn't give us a hard time about being late.
• The storm showed no leniency as it tore through the town, leaving destruction in its wake.

noun a personal dislike or source of irritation

• One of my biggest pet peeves is when people interrupt others while they are speaking.
• My pet peeve is when someone leaves dirty dishes in the sink without washing them.
• It really grinds my gears when people don't use their turn signals while driving, that's my pet peeve.
• His constant tapping on the desk during the meeting was like a pet peeve that drove me crazy.

noun A number that represents a time period of working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week, typically associated with the tech industry in China

• Many companies in the tech industry have been criticized for their adherence to the 996 work schedule.
• I heard that startup expects their employees to work 996, that's crazy!
• I can't believe they're still pulling 996 at that company, it's so unfair.
• Working 996 feels like being on a never-ending treadmill with no rest in sight.