Is it good to have an expectation from our other people?
By careguarden
@careguarden (5670)
Philippines
December 2, 2009 7:13am CST
Some people believed that expectations often bring someone disappointment and pain. Especially in people, our family and friends. Although it's different when it comes to our job. That's why they said it's better to just do what we are required and asked and expect nothing in return. However, I was thinking if we don't expect from others, life could be much harder than having expectations and fail. What do you think? Is it reasonable to have expectations from other people? How often do you expects from others?
3 responses
@tony4u (47)
• Nigeria
3 Dec 09
man is a needy creature and must expect from others e,g parents must expect from their trained and working children. relations expect encouragement from all angles.
@crazybubu (230)
• India
2 Dec 09
I dont know if its right to have expectations from others but i do have expectations from people around me.Yes I truly agree with you that many say that never think of the returns just do your part.But I am not able to be like that.And its not only related to work or favors.Even I expect people,specially my friends to be emotionally attached to me.And I guess its reasonable also to have expectations.
@soledadclickz (1106)
• Philippines
2 Dec 09
Hi. I personally believe that "setting of expectations" is very important. We will just go in circles but could not really achieve anything if we don't have any expectations from ourselves or anybody.
However, I also believe that communication of expectations is a key factor for having a clear understanding of what is expected to be delivered by any contracting parties. The parties involved could be us and our family members, friends, work colleagues, customers, suppliers, and other important stakeholders.
Based on personal experience, any expectations could be very useful if the following will be observed:
1. Ensure proper communication and understanding of the expectations;
2. Establish the timeline;
3. Obtain the commitment of all parties to deliver; and
4. Make regular follow ups as to the status/progress of the relevant deliverables.
The above steps could help us ensure that the expectations are really "deliverable" and not "too ideal." Also, the status checks could point out possible delays/mistakes/irregularities in the process, thus, giving all parties enough time to correct or remedy the situation beforehand...and if still possible or needed, ask for the revision or re-assessment of the deadline.
