"Socialize" as a business term.....

[Reagan Dawg]

When did it become in vogue to use the term "socialize" or "socializing" as a business term or in a business context? It seems to be becoming a synonym for the word discuss or review. Its only in the past 6 months or so that I've caught this. Example being: "take some time to socialize the proposal", or "we've spent some time socializing on your memo". I get its point, but just a new use of the word in a context that I've not traditionally heard used. Don't know how or when it became a thing.

 

[GeorgeWashingtonDawg]

I think we need to circle back to the 30,000 foot view to get an answer on the synergy of that phrase.

 

[NAugDawg321]

OP, you might work for socialists

 

[DawgNabIt]

When did it become in vogue to use the term "socialize" or "socializing" as a business term or in a business context? It seems to be becoming a synonym for the word discuss or review. Its only in the past 6 months or so that I've caught this. Example being: "take some time to socialize the proposal", or "we've spent some time socializing on your memo". I get its point, but just a new use of the word in a context that I've not traditionally heard used. Don't know how or when it became a thing.

A very long time ago.

If you work in a matrixed company that word has been around for a bit…

 

[Dirty Hairy Dawg]

I think we need to circle back to the 30,000 foot view to get an answer on the synergy of that phrase.

Damn it man. I just asked if we wanted to order Firehouse or Jersey Mike's.

 

[DVD-Dawg]

When did it become in vogue to use the term "socialize" or "socializing" as a business term or in a business context? It seems to be becoming a synonym for the word discuss or review. Its only in the past 6 months or so that I've caught this. Example being: "take some time to socialize the proposal", or "we've spent some time socializing on your memo". I get its point, but just a new use of the word in a context that I've not traditionally heard used. Don't know how or when it became a thing.

"Send me your proposal, and I'll socialize it with the leadership team. I'll respond back if there's any interest."

 

[CalienteDawg]

The need for socializing was pushed as the big reason for folks to go back into the office. The increasing popularity of the term is just an extension of that.

We’ve encouraged it so much at my office that Mondays are nothing but a sad tea party set in a sea of grey paint and fabric.

 

[Single Barrel Dawg]

If I said to my boss “we need to socialize…” he would 100% think bourbon was involved.

 

[PotimusWillie]

When did it become in vogue to use the term "socialize" or "socializing" as a business term or in a business context? It seems to be becoming a synonym for the word discuss or review. Its only in the past 6 months or so that I've caught this. Example being: "take some time to socialize the proposal", or "we've spent some time socializing on your memo". I get its point, but just a new use of the word in a context that I've not traditionally heard used. Don't know how or when it became a thing.

In college it meant a party with a sorority. Digging chicks.

I like that better.

 

[Reagan Dawg]

The need for socializing was pushed as the big reason for folks to go back into the office. The increasing popularity of the term is just an extension of that.

We’ve encouraged it so much at my office that Mondays are nothing but a sad tea party set in a sea of grey paint and fabric.

Makes sense. I’ve heard it only a time or so at my work (commercial banking) but heard it from fellow board members or folks I know, usually in IT.

 

[Georgia Jim]

In college it meant a party with a sorority. Digging chicks.

I like that better.

Social hell....let's have a good old fashion Beer Bust.....we inviting Phi MU's or ZTA's..

 

[Dawgfan1966]

I think we need to circle back to the 30,000 foot view to get an answer on the synergy of that phrase.

Yes, Circle back and take a deep dive into the historical context of the issue.

 

[JackRussellDawg]

This sounds to me like one of those “best practices.”

 

[SLC_Dawg]

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This sounds to me like one of those “best practices.”

we’d better check your core competency for low hanging fruit.

 

[TivoliDawg]

When did it become in vogue to use the term "socialize" or "socializing" as a business term or in a business context? It seems to be becoming a synonym for the word discuss or review. Its only in the past 6 months or so that I've caught this. Example being: "take some time to socialize the proposal", or "we've spent some time socializing on your memo". I get its point, but just a new use of the word in a context that I've not traditionally heard used. Don't know how or when it became a thing.

What the hell does that even mean?

Am I going to go drink beers with your PowerPoint?

 

[JackRussellDawg]

What the hell does that even mean?

Am I going to go drink beers with your PowerPoint?

Zimas. You have to drink Zimas.

 

[Dawgfan1966]

Zimas. You have to drink Zimas.

Haha. Boy wouldn’t that be the millennial male drink today! We are doomed!