Are These 7 Everyday Phrases Secretly Sabotaging Your Gratitude?
When the surprise was revealed, instead of the excitement I expected, my friend said, “This is nice, but it’s not exactly what I had in mind.”
Those words stung. It felt like my effort and thoughtfulness had been brushed aside. It wasn’t about my hurt feelings, but rather the realization that sometimes, our words can inadvertently make us sound ungrateful.
Using the phrase “It’s not exactly what I had in mind” can unintentionally negate the effort someone has put into doing something for you. It gives the impression that their effort fell short of your expectations.
