Bone throwing
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In business, bone throwing is an altruistic act or introduction for the benefit of a friend, colleague, or contact. The act or introduction requires some follow-up on the part of the recipient. Generally, but not necessarily, done on a pay it forward basis.
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[edit] Concept
Dogs like bones.[1] When an individual provides a dog with a bone the dog benefits while the giver only gains peace and the satisfaction of making the dog happy.[2]. Throwing the bone gives the dog the ability to obtain and enjoy it, but requires it to take a step or more to get to it.
[edit] History
Exact origin of the term is unknown. Urban legend holds that a Microsoft employee coined the phrase to explain his altruistic introduction of a colleague to a friend.
[edit] Abbreviation
Bone throwing is commonly abbreviated in business writing and speech. The abbreviation is BT.
[edit] Notes
- ^ In each verse of the (10) verses of the This Old Man. the dog is calmed by a bone
- ^ When Old Mother Hubbard. had no bone for her dog, she was unharmed
