“Eat first before ungrateful people stress you out” — Lady reverse money sent to friend because she replied with ‘seen, thanks’

A Nigerian lady living abroad has shared how she cleverly reversed the ₦19,000 she sent to someone in Nigeria after receiving a seemingly indifferent response. According to her, the reply “seen, thanks” from the recipient prompted her to take action.

Lady cleverly reversed money she sent to her friend after indifferent response

She explained that in life, one should prioritise themselves when dealing with ungrateful people who try to cause stress.

The incident sparked a lively debate on social media about gratitude, expectations, and the value of money sent across borders.

Social media reactions

@ogbame_justus commented, “On top 19k, what else do you expect the person to say? ‘Seen, thanks’ is enough depending on your relationship.”

@EniolaZetarium added, “People in Nigeria normally don’t overreact when sending or receiving money. Someone abroad sending 19k shouldn’t expect excessive hype. However, a simple ‘thank you’ is appropriate.”

@femijioshua reflected on the lesson, saying, “People often see gratitude as a limitation. You’re not entitled to anything from anyone. Learn to show appreciation; everyone has their own struggles.”

The incident has reignited conversations on social media about how Nigerians abroad manage money transfers and the importance of showing gratitude for support, no matter how small.

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