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| - Expectation Management 101:
If you have expectations about anything in life, it's vital to examine them to prevent being let down. Take this classic use case:
When in Ohio, I know I can get 5-Way Chili, and I know what to expect. It's a small clump of overcooked spaghetti, topped with sub-par chili, cheese, beans, and onions. Each ingredient is meh at best, and if you don't have any memories of eating this drunk, it's doubtful you'll find any redeeming qualities. BUT, I know all this, I know it's crap food for drunks at 2am, and that's why I love it.
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Nice simple slop. It's cheap and efficient and I wouldn't change a thing. The Coney dog itself is bland as all can be, but topped with their weird chili and huge pile of super mild shredded cheese, you can't go wrong.
So since my expectations were pretty darn low, it was easy to walk away from a place like this happy and content.
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