How to handle rejection calls or emails?

context: i had a interview on Tuesday and by the end of it, they said to give them a week as there were other candidates besides me and they wanted to give them a fair chance as well. i was optimistic

context: i had a interview on Tuesday and by the end of it, they said to give them a week as there were other candidates besides me and they wanted to give them a fair chance as well. i was optimistic at first and that was expressed in my post-interview thankyou email i sent next morning. but it's now thursday and there hasn't been any response from them still. this job doesn't pay the best and benefits are minimal (although they admitted the comp is considering in investing in a healthcare plan), but it's a step into the corporate world compared to my prev workplaces, so i would be happy working there for a while. worst case scenario, they actually found a better candidate than me. depending what happens next, whether the recruiter remembers me and reaches out to me and/or i have to reach out first after the weekend, how should i "talk" in the case i do get rejected? ik i should be grateful and thank them for updating me, but is there anything i need to mention before i move on with my life and continuing filling out apps? [i don't post a lot on reddit so idk if im over/under-supplying context for any kind redditors to share their thoughts so as to address my question; ty in advance to anyone who took the time to read through this]