To Be Kind to Others, It’s Better to Gain A Buddha-Like Heart Within Yourself

Someone shared the following story with me.
During a small family trip, he covered the hotel expense, including those for his son's family. Naturally, this also included the cost for his daughter-in-law. However, he said the daughter-in-law didn’t express any gratitude, which upset him, leading him to think, "How could there be no word of thanks?" I believe his dissatisfaction about not receiving a word of gratitude is valid. However, the world isn’t ruled solely by such principles of justice. That’s just the way things are. Here’s my take on it.
"It's a waste to lose your own credibility over such a small matter."
It’s true that not receiving a word of thanks for your actions feels sad. Complaining about it is also justified. However, everyone should understand that not all people share the same values. Sometimes, someone needs to endure and move things forward. I believe it’s best to suppress the anger, reflect on how trivial it is to get upset over something small, and, in a sense, think of yourself as a bigger person. Convince yourself that you’re on a different level from others. Venting your anger and expressing your feelings to the other party is unlikely to leave a good impression.
What must not be misunderstood here is that the other person did not act intentionally. Moreover, they are by no means a bad person. It just so happened that they said or did something that upset the other person. Ordinarily, they are a sincere individual. To be kind to others, perhaps the ability to take a step back and view things objectively is necessary.

Bye!