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These terms could have many different connotations, or "shades of meaning," depending on the speaker and the social context.

Both could be "abstract," or "concrete:"

"Recognition" could be as abstract as just meaning that when a person first saw you they knew, instantly, who you were, or remembered meeting you before; or, it could be as concrete as being formally credited in some way for some action, or achievement.

"Appreciation" could be as abstract as just referring to a "warm-fuzzy feeling" that someone feels towards you, that they "value" you; or, as concrete as referring to a specific gift given to you, or a service performed for you, as a reward.

There could be many scenarios where one could imagine these words being spoken:

"I'm not looking for recognition, but appreciation."

How about: (yes, fanciful scenarios)

1. said defensively, by a programmer to a manager who is accusing him of being a show-off, and of deliberately making his peers work look second-rate.

2. said in exasperation by a person to someone they love who is always nagging them that they never say much when they are praised, or thanked.

3. said by someone being praised as a form of disclaiming special attention: an expression of modesty.

4. said sarcastically by someone who has been told they won't get a raise this year, but they are getting a new title, and new duties.

6. said to Dr. Jekyll by Mr. Hyde whilst Mr. Hyde is looking in the mirror Smile | :)
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Until the late 20th century, nobody knew how to take seriously a machine with a trillion moving parts. It's just mind-boggling." Daniel C. Dennett

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