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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

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

That one's really bad! They should sue the hairdresser.

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

Damn, how does that even happen.

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They say not to shower afterwards. Well this time I think you shouldn’t follow that advice and shower, swim, jump into your neighborhood pond.

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Get inside, before you're accused of doing "blackface".

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

It looks like someone rubbed gravy on her face and left it to dry

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

That's because she counted mississippilessly.

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Well, no, it's the contrary, she was supposed to do it mississippilessly. ( Yes I reply to myself on a stupid joke)

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How is the great wide world does this even happen? I live in a country with many pasty redheads and some young teen girls would go to tanning beds before the summer and end up looking like Oompa Loompas. However, I’ve never see a tan this bad.

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The great wide world has been in a very dark place. Pun not intended.

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Please don't get a spray tan with acne like that... I mean, besides the obvious total fail, that skin is going to break out in the worst possible way with garbage like that on it.

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

Hubby did this. He used the spray tan that you use at home, in the morning before going to work, and never washed it off before that evening... he'd really changed colours.

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

It looks like one of those old “Myth-busters” experiments. They put all of the right ingredients in the canister, but instead of spraying them on, you stand in the room naked and they blow the container up!

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That's the kind of tan you have to leave on for 4-6 hours and then wash off. Most spray tans work and look like this until it's ready. Once you have a shower it'll look natural. Guarantee you this post was purely for the gram.

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Why do people want spray tans at all? You don’t need to look like a pumpkin to go to a dance.

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I'm guessing she didn't wrote it off like you're supposed to. A lot of people make this mistake in the beginning, thinking if they wipe it off it won't take

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A lot of colour washes off after the first shower. But should have gone for a test colour before if it is for a big occasion. A beautician would rather do this extra step than spoil their event.

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I think spray-tan is the most ridiculous invention of all time so have little sympathy.

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It looks like they made her up in blackface! She should definitely sue. EDIT: To everyone who keeps downvoting me: my comment clearly says "blackface." I didn't say "She looks like a Black person." Blackface is a racist practice where white people wore mocking make up to humiliate Black people. Only white supremacists still do it. Use Google Image for 'blackface' and you'll see what I mean.

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She just changed races

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

To be honest, I can see people calling her out even as an honest mistake... I really feel bad for her

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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.

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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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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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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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The groomer gave you a brand new, completely different dog.

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

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

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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.
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It may not be what you wanted, but that is a very pretty shade of green.

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