Colasante Protocol

Definition

A gentlemen's agreement for dropped calls: whoever initiated must be the one to reconnect, sparing everyone the awkward simultaneous redialing dance. It's basically phone call etiquette for people who actually think ahead.

Example Usage

The line went dead mid-conversation, so I waited for her to call back—gotta follow the Colasante Protocol.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Colasante%20Protocol&defid=14144189)

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