social inertia

An expression used to describe the behavior of groups of individuals wherein, the larger the group, the harder it is to begin doing a task.
The social inertia of this committee has gotten a lot worse since adding an extra four members.
by Backdoor Banana November 13, 2014
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social bungee

the systematic practice of taking socially unexpected leaps 'downwards' or 'sideways' upon successful completion of an undertaken social climb. has no apparent reason and no imminent guarantee of a safe landing. practised for the sake of conducting a social experiment, sending a social message, or pure pleasure.
related to, but not to be confused with, social suicide, martyrdom and burnout.
Q: 'Have you heard John quit his job as the Director of Marketing and is now a volunteer with the Red Cross?'
A: 'Again? Does he think making us look at his social bungee jumps is funny or something?'
by sbjumper June 11, 2009
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socially awesome

Describes someone who, after spending his childhood/adolescence/young adulthood being labelled "socially awkward" by insecure peers, finally gets his shit together and through experience learns how to be the life of the party.
Hey, remember that kid Lance who never knew what to say about the latest Jersey Shore episode? He was, like, soooo socially awkward.

No, he's socially awesome now, I totally saw him last weekend at the bar and he was telling the best jokes to a group of 50 people.
by Amerideutscher July 11, 2014
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Socially upgrade

Someone socially upgrades when after being single, especially for a long time, gets involved in a serious relationship or marries. They stop hanging with the old crew because they now spend time with other couples only.

Keep in mind, this is a broad term that encompasses anyone from the guy who you used to chill with A LOT and now you don't see AT ALL, to someone you still chill with, but they treat you differently because they're with someone and you're not.
Carl: guys, what happened to John? We never see him anymore!
Paul: he socially upgraded. He and his wife only do dinners with other married couples now!
Carl: yeah, we def won't be seeing much of him anymore..
by PaliKid July 04, 2015
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social bureaucracy

Social obligations as a result of the inherent hierarchical echelons of social relations.
She posted a comment on Facebook, pressured by the coercive forces of social bureaucracy.
by Boundless Universe March 19, 2015
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Social Potpourri

human fruit salad characteristic of multiple cultures
Social Potpourri is the necessary "Spice of Life"
by mix me up January 02, 2008
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