Zelensky did not handle the Trump meeting well

It seems like the internet has made up its mind about the Trump/Zelensky meeting. Look at the way Macron handles Trump. He's gracious, friendly, and super respectful, while still standing up for himself. He knows that Trump is an arrogant man and that he needs to kiss the ring to a certain extent.

Zelensky should have known this going into the meeting. When Trump asked him whether he was thankful for what the US has done, he should have capitulated and said "Yes, Mr. President, we are extremely thankful for your support! We want to end this war and I believe you can be the one to save the world! We are so very close, we just need a little more in the way of security guarantees given the way Putin has conducted himself."

Zelensky needs Trump. Trump does not need Zelensky. Zelensky should have conducted himself accordingly. He's clearly a decent man and overall he is doing a good job leading his country through this war. But he's not a great politician.