Gratitude unspoken is ingratitude spoken – Kanayo O. Kanayo
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Nollywood veteran actor and film producer Kanayo O. Kanayo has spoken on the need for gratitude in relationships of any kind, expressing concern over the worrying rise in ingratitude.
The 62-year-old actor explained how people fail to show appreciation, despite receiving financial favours, such as when someone sends money and only gets “seen” in response.
The actor advised his fans to cultivate gratitude, emphasizing that unspoken appreciation is equivalent to ingratitude.
He explained that no one owes anyone anything, stressing that showing gratitude enables 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.