One can fall into the 'soft bigotry of low expectations.'

Low expectations is the key to happiness in life.

It's great to be a blonde. With low expectations it's very easy to surprise people.

When people who are not black are interested in what I do, frankly, I'm always surprised. I don't know if it's my low expectations for white people or what.

low income does not mean low expectations

Something caught in her throat at this second thanks, when she'd threatened him so brutally. When you're a monster, she thought, you are thanked and praised for not behaving like a monster. She would like to restrain from cruelty and receive no admiration for it.