seagull approach

== English == === Etymology === Online references date this term back to 1988 at least as it was referenced in a marketing magazine article. === Pronunciation === === Proper noun === the seagull approach (slang, idiomatic) The occurrence of casual, ill-informed and hasty decisions or comments made by outside authorities who lack an understanding of the local issues or a real understanding of the facts of a particular situ. ==== Related terms ==== seagull manager