And that “but” usually tells you what really counts (to others).

“You’re great… but you never listen.”
Skill doesn’t matter if empathy is missing.

“We see your value… but we don’t have budgets.”
Value doesn’t matter if it’s not urgent enough.

“The food was great… but I didn’t feel at peace.”
Features don’t matter if the experience feels wrong.

“You’re a good boy… but you don’t study.”
Potential doesn’t matter without proof.

and the final one…
“This could have been a good post, but…. 😉