Nollywood veteran actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has explained the importance of gratitude in relationships and expressed concern over the new trend of being ungrateful and entitlement.
The actor said many people often receive financial help but fail to show appreciation, especially when someone replies “seen” to a benefactor who has just sent them money.
The actor urged his followers to cultivate gratitude, positing that “unspoken appreciation is spoken ingratitude:.”
He reminded everyone that nobody owes anyone anything, and showing gratitude encourages others to continue their acts of kindness
Kanayo said, “Hello, my friends, I have one question. Why are people very ungrateful?”
“You do somebody a favour by sending him or her money and the person receives it and sends you a text saying ‘seen’. Seen? Come on! Do you think it’s your right? That’s an inheritance mentality; people are like this and it doesn’t show that you are grateful.
“Look, gratitude unspoken is ingratitude spoken. It’s not your right so learn to be grateful for whatever someone does for you. That way, the person will be encouraged to do more. Stop being selfish; be grateful because nobody owes you anything. Have a beautiful week ahead”, he said on Instagram.
