Gratitude trumps money.

A rich man, A, gave cash to poor man, B.

• Mr. A expected Mr. B to be [grateful
• But Mr. B. didn’t appreciate it.

Perspectives that emphasize money as a valuable resource

• Mr. A gave something valuable.
• So it’s only natural that Mr. B would return the less precious “thanks.”

What makes you think that “gratitude” is a resource inferior to money?

• What is Mr. A’s motivation for the act of giving money and asking for thanks?
• Isn’t gratitude a resource that trumps money?

Perspectives that emphasize gratitude as a valuable resource.

• Both A and B are hungry for gratitude.
• Mr. A tried to deprive Mr. B of gratitude through the power of “money”.
• Mr. B resisted it.

relevance - commodity called cash

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