Quebec efficiency refers to the most inefficiently run processes possible. These processes always take at least three times as if normally run and generally six to ten times longer than if run efficiently. The term originates from the Canadian province of Quebec, where such processes occur very frequently.
Jean: "I made cookies today, and instead of buying everything before hand, I just went out and bought every ingredient when the recipe said I need it! It took me 4 hours to bake the cookies."
Jacques: "Quebec efficiency!"
Luc: "At the raffle last night, instead of drawing the three winners, they drew until there were only three left, and then those three won. It took forever."
Laurent: "Quebec efficiency!"
Jacques: "Quebec efficiency!"
Luc: "At the raffle last night, instead of drawing the three winners, they drew until there were only three left, and then those three won. It took forever."
Laurent: "Quebec efficiency!"
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Extremely hard working, always functioning at the highest of standards, and finding the best possible solution. Other wise known as a Miriam.
"Oh my god, how did she get all of this DONE?!"
"She's efficient...Duh."
Example 2:
"No no, it takes 30 minutes to get to Whole Foods. There is no possible way for you to get there in twenty minutes."
"Bam! there in ten. "
"She's efficient...Duh."
Example 2:
"No no, it takes 30 minutes to get to Whole Foods. There is no possible way for you to get there in twenty minutes."
"Bam! there in ten. "
by Sisternumberthree May 7, 2010
Get the Efficient mug.Refering to mechanical produce of post-war Germany. Due to the low wages at that time, and no shortage of skilled workers, west Germany gained a solid reputation for outstanding quality of products at a reasonable price. Today, many people swear by german efficiency, and refuse to buy inferior products from anywhere but.
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40 Minutes Long Lasting Runtime: Up to 40 min of fade-free runtime. Easily switch to MAX power on fingertip controls to increase suction for better cleaning on carpet and rugs
Easy Rest Feature: Need to take a break? The specially designed Easy Rest nook allows you to safely prop the vacuum up on countertops and furniture
Under Furniture Reach: We moved the dust cup to the front so you can lay the vacuum completely flat to reach under beds and furniture with ease
LED Headlights: Bright beams light the way so you can see dust and debris that might otherwise have been missed and make cleaning under furniture much easier
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Get the Eureka RapidClean Pro Lightweight Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, High Efficiency Powerful Digital Motor LED Headlights, Convenient Stick and Handheld Vac, Essential, Blue mug.In the social sciences, refers to the effectiveness with which a social benefit reaches its intended beneficiaries. When most of the cost of a particular social good is absorbed by intermediaries, such as scalpers and profiteers, distributional efficiency is low.
The state-owned auditorium hands out a fixed number of free tickets to students to promote the arts, but nearly all of them sell the tickets to scalpers for the money. It's very poor distributional efficiency.
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Get the distributional efficiency mug.Marketing speak for "doesn't work worth a fuck". Only saves any appreciable energy by the placement of the "energy efficient" sticker, which discourages anyone from using it.
That "energy efficient" automatic door takes about five minutes to open, so everyone not in a wheelchair has learned to just open the door the old-fashioned way. Guess it really does save energy! What a piece of shit.
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