Can expectations be a good thing or a bad thing?

[straightmax12]

[jennifer_bloom]

I would use the word standards rather than expectations. Expectation might mean a person will behave a certain way simple because it’s desired and needed by the community. I find a lot of people get offended when they learn what my standards are.

One guy tried to ruin my reputation for saying I felt disrespected that somebody invited me to a cafe and left less than 30 minutes after I paid $15 for my meal. I felt they squandered my money and time by scheduling an event they could not commit to. Then his friend was angry at me for having standards and blathered everything I said about it.

It was not a first time meeting. We met multiple times at church and bible study.

[CuriousHubby]

Can be good but most over estimate things or have a dream plan of how things will go. Then get upset when the other person does not want to do those plans.