It's the opposite of a roast. While people in a roasting event would gather up to make fun of a single person, a
buttering event has people gather up to adore, praise, and
talk good about that person. Sometimes, it's extended to include everyone, so that each person has a chance to receive a variety of compliments. You can't talk bad about someone at a buttering event. The worst you can get to talking bad about someone is
constructive criticism, guidence, and maybe a compliment sandwhich.
Coworker 1: Hey. Have you heard that the Coolerman and The Boss were feeling sad lately
Coworker 2: Yeah. They were feeling
underappreciated, lonely, and unconfident.
Coworker 3: I have an idea! Let's have a
buttering.
Coworker 1 and Coworker 2: That's a great idea!
Coworker 1: That way, they would feel more appreciated.
Coworker 2: A buttering event sounds perfect!
* later that day.
All: Surprise!!!
Coolerman and The Boss: This is so unexpected!
Coworker 7: Coolman is so awesome, he helped me with some paperwork
Coworker 5: The Boss is so cool, he gave me a day off when I was feeling sick.
Coworker 8: Coolman is so fantastic, he helped organize my daughter's birthday party.
Coworker 9: The Boss and Coolman are so cool, they're indestructable!
ect.
