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social ladder
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above one's station
Of higher social status than is suitable for one's position, standing or rank.
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adaptación social
Ajuste o modificación de la conducta individual, necesarios para la interacción armoniosa con otros individuos.
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al margen
Indica una situación marginal, de marginación o exclusión, especialmente social o legal.
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all walks of life
All professions, lifestyles or social classes.
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and that
And the others; used after a name to denote the friends or social group of that person.
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anybody who is anybody
Any person who is well-known or important, especially one who has prominent social standing.
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arm candy
An attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.
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bad form
Behaviour which is contrary to social expectations, which is inappropriate or rude.
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bamboo ceiling
Especially in America, a social barrier to further promotion or progression, in employment and elsewhere, for a person of East Asian ethnicity.
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bamboo ceiling
In East Asia, a social barrier to further promotion or progression, in employment and elsewhere, for women.
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big tent
A group, philosophy, or social or political movement that encompasses or seeks to attract a broad range of members or constituents.
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blame canada
A catch phrase for shifting attention away from a serious social issue by laying responsibility with Canada.
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bluewash
To tout a business or organization's commitment to social responsibility, and to use this perception for public relations and economic gain; to present a humanitarian front in this manner.
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borganism
An organization of autonomous organisms that exhibit collectivism: individual "units" that have merged to yield a unified construct. Such an amalgam may possess a collective consciousness, arguably an emergent phenomenon of social networking.
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Break the Ice
To overcome any awkward situation, to help strangers know each other, to overcome social communication difficulties all in a friendly manner, to overcome any sort of nervous situation between different people
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break the Internet
To do or say something ostentatious or controversial, such that the behavior causes a dramatic increase in traffic to a website or commentary on social media; to go viral.
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bun fight
A formal party or other social gathering, especially one at which food is served.
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calling card
A small printed card which identifies the bearer, traditionally presented for introduction when making a social visit to a home or when attending a formal social event or business meeting.
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clout list
A usually secret list containing the names of people who are to be given special access, benefits, or influence in a political or social situation, especially as a result of having personal, professional, or financial relationships with those in authority.
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come into one's own
To reach a stage of development or maturity where one has achieved strength and confidence, economic security, or respect and social acceptance.
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Come Out of Your Shell
To become friendly, stop being shy or get social
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company
Social visitors.
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corporate ladder
The hierarchy or ranking system of employment positions within a business organization.
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dinner party
social event
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do well by doing good
To achieve social acceptance or financial success as a result of behaving in a benevolent or charitable manner.
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Dutch Treat
One pays for oneself for food and entertainment on any social event/occasion
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enfermedad mental
Alteración de los procesos cognitivos y afectivos del desenvolvimiento considerado como normal con respecto al grupo social de referencia del cual proviene el individuo. Esta alteración se manifiesta en trastornos del razonamiento, del comportamiento, de la facultad de reconocer la realidad y de adaptarse a las condiciones de la vida.
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everybody who is anybody
All of the people who are well-known or important, especially those who have prominent social standing.
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fall from grace
To fall from one's current social position to something lower, to lose one's prestige, status or power.
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fall from grace
The loss of one's current social position, prestige, status, power, etc.
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fit into
To be of similar cultural or social status as the members of a group of people.
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fobia social
Miedo irracional y enfermizo a los encuentros sociales. Temor de ser rechazado, perseguido o evaluado, entre otras situaciones.
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footloose and fancy free
Able to do as one pleases, unconstrained by social ties or responsibilities.
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get with the program
To comply with the norms of a social group, especially a shared enterprise.
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go native
To adopt the lifestyle or outlook of local inhabitants, especially when dwelling in a colonial region; to become less refined under the influence of a less cultured, more primitive, or simpler social environment.
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good old boy
A male friend or chum, especially a schoolmate; a man with an established network of friends who assist one another in social and business situations; a decent, dependable fellow.
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grey power
The collective political, economic, and social influence of senior citizens, especially when they are mobilized by a common interest.
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high and mighty
A social or economic group wielding undue power, influence or economic clout.
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hijo social
Persona a que se concede social y legalmente estado de hijo sin serlo biológicamente
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hijo social
Figuradamente, grupo respecto al fenómeno social al que debe su existencia o naturaleza
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hold someone's feet to the fire
To maintain personal, social, political, or legal pressure on someone in order to induce him or her to comply with one's desires; to hold someone accountable for his or her actions.
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home training
Home-taught manners and social etiquette.
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ingeniería política
Diseño planificado y gerencia de instituciones políticas en los gobiernos para alcanzar desarrollo económico y social en un estado democratico logrando productividad y equidad social con desarrollo humano.
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jerk-off
Someone who behaves rudely or inappropriately, or is ignorant of certain social norms, usually a male.
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karma culture
A form of internalized social anxiety that sharing content will result in embarrassment, whether because the content does not receive enough appreciation, or fear they will not have enough clout to influence.
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know someone
To have personal or social connections.
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lay of the land
The trends, feelings, intentions, and other factors influencing a strategic, political, or social situation.
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Main Street
Collectively, everyday working-class people and small business owners, especially with regard to their concerns, social views, etc.
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make a night of it
To continue a pleasurable social activity for the whole evening or night.
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Man On The Roof!
Depression Daze "Warning" in a Social Gathering or 'Knot of Male Conversationalists' of proximity of A Lady Within Earshot, So "Watch Your Filthy Language!"
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