That's SO Overrated

Be honest. We all have that list of things that we secretly think are overrated. A few brave people over at WalletPop decided to out their top 25 list of overrated things in America. Did any of your list make theirs? I know I found a few of mine on there...complete with some pretty entertaining commentary too.

So, how does a product, store, person, etc. earn the tag "overrated" in the first place? Well, presenting something that's already been seen or creating an idea that can be easily-copied and thusly becomes overkill are pretty much guaranteed ways to get on the list. Not living up to expectations or failing to keep promises is another way. Putting on a front, being over-hyped, and not providing enough value for the money are as well.

How can we keep from being deemed "overrated"? Be original. Be personal. Be reliable. But most importantly, make promises and keep them.