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Define: "Cottage-blurring" in Business
What HR thinks it means:
Utilizing virtual background features during remote work to maintain a professional appearance.
What does "Cottage-blurring" actually mean?
"Aggressively blurring your video background to hide the fact that you are working from a cabin three hours north of the city instead of your approved home office."
How HR uses it:
"Please ensure your background is professional; cottage-blurring is acceptable provided your connection is stable."
How you actually use it:
"Sarah claims she’s in downtown Toronto, but she’s definitely cottage-blurring right now. You can literally hear a loon."
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