Expectations -leads to-> +ve outcome = Happiness
Expectations -leads to-> -ve outcome -> predicament = Headaches, Heartaches...

Like what I always say,

Expectation is the root of all headaches...

Oh well...
I came across a report and was rather dismayed to find that sometimes we, Singaporeans can be a bit conceited.

"... were unable to communicate in English, or just have weak communication skills, therefore, leading to a disappointing outcome for the participants..."

This is what's stated in the report. I'm disgusted, literally.

I once read an article in a local newspaper about language problems in Singapore.

"...Singaporeans can't speak their mother-tongue(mandarin) well and not at all proficient in English..."

We are neither here nor there but we still "laugh" at others from poorer countries about their Engrish

What a joke!