3 definitions by blisteredcanker
the covering layer a manager develops to make his staff think he actually cares about them. Subverted from 'emotional intelligence'.
jenny was really upset at work. I had to use emulsional intelligence to get her through it and back to her job.
by blisteredcanker March 25, 2010
in platonic or workplace relationships when you consider a friend of the opposite gender to be non-sexual, named after the style of moulded plastic underwear worn by the britsh toy 'action-man'. I.e. You can't find them sexual because from your point of view they lack genitals.
your friend Barbara is really hot, but I suppose you've known her such a long time she wears action-man pants...
by blisteredcanker September 4, 2010
subverted alternative management speak for the act of making someone think you care. Faked sincerity.
by blisteredcanker March 25, 2010