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Expectations are a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it’s fun to imagine all the wonderful scenarios that might play out in real life. On the other hand, if your expectations are a tad on the unrealistic side, they can completely wreck your emotional state when you step down from your daydreams and come face to face with reality.

But what about fairly realistic expectations? Surely, if somebody advertises a product or a service, the customer can expect to get exactly what they pay for… right? Spoiler alert: oh, dear Lord, no! TikTok users have been uploading videos showing the huge differences between what they (un)realistically wanted and what they got. From clothes to dog haircuts and more.

People have been adding TikTok user Keelyknight aka Madeline’s audio (where she’s crying because of the nails she got) to their own videos, and we’ve collected some of the best ones for you to watch, dear Pandas. Have a look, upvote your fave vids, and be sure to let us know which ones were your favorite, why, and if you’ve ever been in a similar situation yourselves.

@kneelyknightThis was the worst experience I’ve ever had. #nails #help #foryou #foryoupage♬ original sound - Madeline

When it comes to getting something we totally didn’t want, there are two aspects that you have to consider. The actual quality of the service and managing your own expectations so that you don’t end up being constantly disappointed.

The first aspect is fairly straightforward, even though it might not be easy to get around. If the product or service you’ve received doesn’t meet your standards of quality or what’s been advertised, then you’ve got to ask for a refund. Complain! Often and loudly.

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Amy Pattie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh no... it will look better once you bush it out but that ombré is atrocious

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Obviously, try to be as diplomatic as you can with your complaints—you’re dealing with other human beings after all. And it’s not always the person who’s registering your complaint who was responsible for what you got. So try not to make their life hell and they’ll be more likely to help you out.

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If a company has a genuine customer-first policy in play, they’ll take serious complaints, well, seriously. They’ll hear you out, offer you support, follow up on your complaint, and do whatever they can to make up for their mistake. But we all know that far from every company is willing to be so friendly and instead has a “profit comes first, collateral damage is all right” kind of mentality.

Consider seeking legal aid if the product was especially expensive or if you, your loved ones, or your pets suffered because of what happened. If somebody’s blatantly advertising something that’s clearly false as a way to make a quick buck, then you’ve got to do your part in putting an end to it.

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Hermione
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The model is size 2 and I’m size 14. I want to look like the model so I’ll get size 2. Wouldn’t it be great if life worked like that?

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JuJu
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The model gets whatever size fits at her 'largest' part. The rests gets tailored to her body. That's how it works. Always.

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GenXandEarnedItAll
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to work at Victoria's Secret. A guy came in to buy his girlfriend a teddy. I asked him if he knew her size. He said, "She's about your size." I'm 5'4" and 110 lbs. The day after Valentine's Day a beautiful girl (5'8" and 140) walked in with the teddy to return it. I busted out laughing and said, "I helped your boyfriend with this. He said you were about my size." She just shook her head and said, "At least he tried."

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Vicky Z
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah that was not very clever to begin with.... i also want to look like the model but i don't have the size of the model🙄🙄🙄

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Niffler_13
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A lot of online stores now have a feature, stating the models’ measurements and what size outfit they are wearing.

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Sam Kunz
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You gotta get your size. Not being mean but in what world did she think she was that size?

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Brenda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why order the same size as the model, when that's obvious not your size and shape? And then be surprised it doesn't fit, really?!

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King Joffrey
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not going to lie, this lady doesn't look the same size as the model...

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Id row
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Probably shouldn't have done that since you're not the same size.

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Kika González
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Should not have gotten it at all. Your body type is not for that

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Jess Hoffman
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Um... why do you not have a shirt on??? Plus, you ordered them a few sizes too small!

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noralin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Propably wants attention. I have huge boobs too but I would never publish this kind of photo...

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KT
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well that was dumb because you're obviously plus sized and the model is petite.

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Emma Love
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She isn't the same SIZE as the model. What the heck did she expect magic material!

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Gwen Parker
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You might have the same waist size as the model but your bust is about 2X larger than hers, girl!

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Rabite
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well if she usually wears an S and the size the model is wearing is an S, you'd think it would fit way better even with the bigger boobs. I ordered stuff because it looked fine on the model, I wear the same size as it stated and my body type matched and I got a shirt made for a toddler or something. Also smaller people wear smaller sizes than taller people despite being more voluminous.

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Alasdair Cruickshank
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It would fit better if she wore a bra and tight top like the model is wearing. Those overalls are not designed to hold the breasts, they are meant to go over a top.

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Sofia Murat
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But your way bigger then the model, stop pretending to be thinner then blaming it on the brand. Accept your body and buy your size.

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CincyReds
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But I dont you are the same size as the model? Seriously, not being mean here, just stating an obvious

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Rannveig Ess
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why on Earth would this lady think she had anything at all like the body type of the model? Shaking my head.

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Victoria Lenny
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so u bought the wrong size on purpose to make a tikitok?? lol k

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Liz
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A lot of clothing sites provide the height and weight of the model along with what size they are wearing. She probably went by that but proportions and distribution matter...clearly

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BabaBizzle
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why ? You’re NOT the same size as the MODEL. So you got what you paid for.

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Paradise
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But you have no shirt under and you may not be their height and size....

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Alasdair Cruickshank
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It would fit a lot better if you put a bra and tight top on under it to hold your breasts in the right place and then pull the straps up a bit because they are too loose and it will not fit properly like that.

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Duchess Raven Waves
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people blame the clothes. When it is your body that is the problem.

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noralin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her body is not the problem. The problem is that this outfit is the wrong size and shape for her.

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Kelzbelz79
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fecking hell gal!! Least ya can laugh about it, nice girls btw 😉

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Myrtle Yoma
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She meant they must have sent her the same size the model is wearing. No large breasted woman with years of dressing herself would think to order the same size as that model.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know quite a few who seem to be oblivious to their real measurements.

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Bella, Your Kitty-Loving Queen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well at least this outfit doesn’t look like s**t. If it were the right size it would be okay

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Odile Wipp
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What clothing manufaturers forget, is that many women have large breasts! Since my teens it's been a struggle. :(

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Sanne H.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the level of self reflection in the right picture 🙂

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Tim Haight
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just like on Married with children a running joke a fat woman comes in says she wears a size 5 shoe and actually is a 10. That jumper looks to be about a 2, You are at least twice that size

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay, yeah, she's not the same size of the model, BUT, it's not the same clothing for sure, totally different

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I bet that model would be jealous of your nice big boobs!

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However, there’s that pesky second aspect when it comes to not getting what we wanted. And that all comes down to our expectations. Sometimes, what we want is so perfect, requires so much skill and craftsmanship, that not everyone can fulfill our orders. In those cases, what we envision and what the local craftspeople can provide simply don’t sync up. Or, to put it more bluntly, you get what you pay for.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can’t even fathom the thought process in thinking these were remotely similar. How to people get away with this?

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Don’t expect your nails to look like a model’s when you’re getting them done at a discount store at your local mall. Similarly, you can’t expect a newbie dog groomer to get the same results as a grandmaster with decades of experience: they’ll do their best but you simply can’t expect them to perform according to your imaginary expectations.

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In life, it’s best to do your very best to get the result that you want and then relinquish any and all expectations. You did your best. Well done! Now sit back and don’t fret, find something else to do. If you get what you want, fantastic. If not, no big deal—you’ll try again later. Maybe with a different tactic in mind.

Having low expectations is a healthy mindset, similar to the one where you’re encouraged to do good things for people without expecting anything in return. Life has a pleasant way of surprising us when we’re not desperate, needy, and whiny.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Funny. We've got exactly the same. We chose the size we wanted though.

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PsychCentral explains that the first step in relinquishing unrealistic expectations is being able to spot them. Of course, that’s easier said than done because we may have had certain expectations for years and years. And a lot of it’s connected to our desire to maintain control over everything.

Some examples of completely unrealistic expectations include the beliefs that everyone should like you and that the world should be fair. We simply can’t have that kind of control over the world (well, unless we’re a superhero, the Emperor of the Universe, or a member of the Greek Pantheon).

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All you would have to do to get that sort of hair is go to sleep and wake up

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least there's still enough length to get it fixed. Must be awfully frustrating though.

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Similarly, if we’re constantly disappointed by results and not having our expectations met every step of the way, well, maybe it’s time to analyze them in detail. Spend the weekend looking at your belief structures.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Besides the fact it is not what she wanted... Is it only me or the hair looks burnt?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well to be honest, it is difficult to get the same result if you have a totally different hair type...

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Give yourself permission to not have everything go perfectly. Embrace flexibility. That doesn’t mean giving up your high standards (quality is good stuff, people), but you have to be relatively down to earth. Otherwise, you’ll spend the rest of your life making wanted vs. got TikTok videos.