Can’t Even...

View Quoted Comment We may agree that it is the way it should be but all the aspects you mention are not necessarily how it is or ends up being. People today are entitled, me me me, I need to have this and get this.. As someone who has a big heart, I got used to being disappointed by people, walked on. But I've learned.. I keep my expectations low and I am picky on who I put my energy into. It's that simple. Yes, it is annoying and real rude not to thank someone. But let's say hypothetically that I was in OPs shoes.. if the couple thanked me in person, I wouldn't expect to get something in return. I act and work hard for the couple/their event because I care for them and want to. No one forces me to do anything. OP is lucky to have got anything at all. She got something and is coming off like the couple robbed her. Next time, expectations should be kept low and give without expecting anything (or don't do it at all). Perhaps, not go all out if it is possible that there will be no reciprocation.

To me, a verbal thank you is just as fine as a non-verbal one. The couple does not have to thank me and grovel for eternity or spend money on paper, as another poster pointed out, that would be thrown out. Sorry if I sound cold but these situations are just not worth getting upset over IMO. And honestly, I am juggling way too much in my life to really care whether someone mailed me a handwritten thank you. The reality is that some are ungrateful and it doesn't matter how close or not they are to you. Taking certain actions and managing what we expect from others is more healthier IMO than getting mad over things that won't matter in 5 years. 🤷‍♀️