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Phrase: On second thought
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
Are you an indecisive person? If not, have you ever made a decision only to change your mind later?
If you have had that experience, then I hope you could use the phrase on second thought.
This little phrase is used when you’ve made up your mind about something only to think about it a little more deeply and want to change it later.
A perfect example here is the colour of my car.
I drive a green Mazda Demio.
Initially, I decided to purchase an orange one because I live in Wakayama, and mandarins are everywhere.
Yes, that was the reason. Laugh if you want.
After getting home, I gave it some thought and figured green is a much better colour.
When I went back to finalize the purchase, the salesperson asked me if there was anything I wanted to change.
That’s when I said, ‘On second thought, I’d like to change the colour to green.’
It was the right decision because the colour suits me and I have no regrets.
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Never be afraid to change your mind.
Perhaps you order the fish special at a restaurant, but on second thought, feel you’re more in the mood for beef.
Politely call your server back and ask to change your order.
It’s that simple.
Often our initial decision is hasty.
Instead of having to live with a choice you don’t prefer, don’t be afraid to make it known you’ve changed your mind.
Whether it’s the colour of your car or a meal at a restaurant, if, on second thought, you desire to make a change, let them know instead of accepting something you’d rather not.
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