Appreciation for Altruism

The altruistic people are willing to help other people in times of need; but they will demand to be appreciated in return. I see absolutely no problem with that. If you are doing something good for another person, it is rightful to want to be appreciated; and there is absolutely nothing unreasonable about their demands.

I used to rent out a unit from a lady, and she kept complaining about “being treated like furniture.” I realized that she was right. If you are doing something good for someone, then gratitude and appreciation are warranted; and there is absolutely nothing wrong in demanding these things.

My mother is an altruist who goes to great lengths for her children; and she is right to be angry when she is not being appreciated. She is not a Communist, she has a good position in capitalist economy. It is right that she be appreciated for the good things that she does; and it is also right that the next person be appreciated for the good things that they do for others.

If someone is being helpful to you, then the least you can do is be good to them. This carries across nations and ideologies. Being willing to help is one of the best traits that a person can have. And demanding appreciation is absolutely rightful in these cases.