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Social network blacklist

人脉黑名单

(rénmài hēimínɡdān)

A blacklist of people who aren't worthy of friendship due to their Machiavellian personalities. Such people aren't suitable for socializing due to their cunning nature.

Roaring office ladies

职场咆哮女

(zhíchǎnɡ páoxiào nǚ)

Female white-collar workers who loudly argue with their boss or colleagues in the office. Their inability to communicate in a civil manner usually results in lowering employees' morale.