nominication
No, this is not scientific jargon, but a new word that is a combination of the Japanese verb ‘nomimasu’ (to drink) and the English word ‘communication’. Nominication refers to the common practice of going out to drink with your colleagues after work. It is not considered an option, rather an obligation to your boss and coworkers. Hierarchy is very important in the workplace and employees do not have the liberty to speak their minds.
Posted 12 Jan 2009