Gratitude
There are many things in the world to be grateful for. But what should we be grateful for?
You will want to thank those who gave you presents, bought you food, gave you money, and did other things that benefited you. But those people may be looking for something in return.
It makes you happy to be praised. You want to say "thank you" right away to the person who gave you a compliment. On the other hand, You get annoyed by people who put you down and say, "This is your weakness." You might say things like, "Don't be so loud," or "I don't want you to talk to me."
But wait a minute. Are those who praise you really good and those who put you down bad?
When people are praised, they overestimate themselves, and they tend to let their guard down. The person who compliments you may be trying to make you lose your guard and gain some advantage. Some people who praise you and approach you to let your guard down are doing something evil. Conversely, the person who puts you down may be pointing out your mistakes and shortcomings. It's the people who criticize you that make you realize your mistakes and give you the chance to grow, so you should thank them when they criticize you.
The important thing when expressing gratitude in words is whether or not you put your heart into it. Even a simple “thank you” has a different impression on the other person depending on whether you are sincere or not. It is important to express your gratitude in words. However, it is not enough just to convey it in words. If possible, I would like you to communicate in a way that makes the other person think, "It was really good," and "I'll do something for that person again."
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