prefer – v. to like (someone or something) better than someone or something else
rather – adv. used to indicate what you want or prefer to do, have, etc.
pitch – n. the highness or lowness of a sound
emphasize – v. to give special attention to (something) : to place emphasis on (something)
disappointment – n. a feeling of sadness or displeasure when one's hopes or expectations are not fulfilled
casual – adj. not formal
positive – adj. thinking about the good qualities of someone or something : thinking that a good result will happen: hopeful or optimistic
subtle – adj. hard to notice or see : not obvious