I try very hard not to act like Sal did here. I recently needed financial help and I made a point of personally thanking everyone who contributed. No matter how hassled I felt in the moment I would try to bite my lip and respond gracefully to my grandmother -- no matter how much it feels like she's nagging, she's trying to help.
But.
Grandma, SAL JUST LOST EVERYTHING maybe just roll your eyes and allow them a graceless moment or three? Maybe Sal's currently agonizing about how to apologize to you. What's more important, Sal getting back on their feet or Sal being thoroughly grateful enough to satisfy you? I don't think using this as a chance to scold Sal further will help ANYTHING except maybe your pride.
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I try very hard not to act like Sal did here. I recently needed financial help and I made a point of personally thanking everyone who contributed. No matter how hassled I felt in the moment I would try to bite my lip and respond gracefully to my grandmother -- no matter how much it feels like she's nagging, she's trying to help.
But.
Grandma, SAL JUST LOST EVERYTHING maybe just roll your eyes and allow them a graceless moment or three? Maybe Sal's currently agonizing about how to apologize to you. What's more important, Sal getting back on their feet or Sal being thoroughly grateful enough to satisfy you? I don't think using this as a chance to scold Sal further will help ANYTHING except maybe your pride.