Ungrateful people: the “poison” of ingratitude

Muriel Waley
Nov 7 · 5 min read

They say that those who help should have a short memory, but those who receive instead should have a long memory. Helping, giving and facilitating are verbs that have to do with gratitude. There is no doubt that helping is an act that makes one feel good, but it is equally true that being thanked for the effort made, the attention or time devoted is equally comforting. Because by dint of helping, without…

Keep the story going. Sign up for an extra free read.

You've completed your member preview for this month, but when you sign up for a free Medium account, you get one more story.
Already have an account? Sign in

    Muriel Waley

    Written by

    Gratitude is not just feeling, it is also a skill and a way of seeing the world.

    Welcome to a place where words matter. On Medium, smart voices and original ideas take center stage - with no ads in sight. Watch
    Follow all the topics you care about, and we’ll deliver the best stories for you to your homepage and inbox. Explore
    Get unlimited access to the best stories on Medium — and support writers while you’re at it. Just $5/month. Upgrade