1 definition by Too Fat to Be an Assassin

polite wash

To polish, bend and/or omit the truth in order to make it more palatable to the intended audience.

Because the question is open-ended yet specific to the employee’s needs/desires, it is hard for a candidate to “polite wash” the answer so that it fits what they think you want to hear.

by Too Fat to Be an Assassin June 4, 2018