Toot your own horn!

[Anonymous]

I need to see the good in humans today.

What are ways you show kindness to others--either random acts or volunteering, etc?

[Anonymous]

It's such a small thing, but I smile at strangers. All. The. Time. It's awesome because people really do smile back. It makes me feel good to smile and I think it makes other people happy, too.

[zumbamama]

If there's an empty seat on the metro, I never take it and leave it for someone else.

I volunteer classes/performances for various charities.

I send clothes and toys to people in the Philippines.

[Anonymous]

DH coaches youth sports in the spring and the kids really love him.

I volunteer time at a local shelter and walk dogs. The dogs are so happy to see me and get out for walks.

[Anonymous]

I cruise internet forums and answer people's questions, in a nice - not - snarky way.

[Anonymous]

If I see another female, someone I know or not, who looks particularly pretty or has on a pretty shirt or cool shoes or something, I always tell her. So many women never compliment other women. I know that, technically per good manners, you are never supposed to comment on another person's appearance, but telling another woman that her shirt is pretty, or you dig her shoes, or she looks radiant, can really make someone's day. I try to do it regularly and it I often get a surprised look and then an brillaint, happy smile, and thanks and it always brightens up my day too!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's such a small thing, but I smile at strangers. All. The. Time. It's awesome because people really do smile back. It makes me feel good to smile and I think it makes other people happy, too.

Especially if they're really cute women

[Anonymous]

When I stop to get bagels, I get an extra one that I give to a homeless person near my street.

[Anonymous]

I don't purposely hit people with my car.

And I try to show people gratitude whenever I can - I'm a big "thank you so much" with a genuine smile type person. And I'm a very generous tipper. We don't go out to eat much anymore so I try to tip the nice folks at Starbucks. I think they have really nice customer service and I know they must get tired of making fancy coffee drinks all day. I try to tip them when I pay cash.

[Anonymous]

In my volunteer work, I sit on a steering committee. I recently sent a thank you note to one of our volunteer's family. Thanking them enabling us to benefit from the humor, dedication, hard work, and great attitude of their mother.

[Anonymous]

I'm a good listener. I make it a point to REALLY listen to people.

Sometimes people just want to be heard.

[Anonymous]

I also don't purposely hit people with my car. Or my bike.

I make eye contact when speaking to others.

I say please and thank you even when you are rude to me.

[Anonymous]

One day my neighbor seemed really down, and I knew she was trying to stop smoking and cut down on her drinking. I happened to remember that her mother had died about that time a year previously, after a long illness during which my neighbor had taken care of her. I said, Oh, Neighbor, isn't the anniversary of your mother's passing coming up? This must be an especially hard time for you.

She was so taken aback and moved that I remembered when none of her friends had even mentioned it. I've haven't personally experienced the loss of someone very close to me, but friends who have, have told me how much it means to them to know that others are still thinking of their loved one.

Now I make a point to remember and acknowledge others' losses.

[Anonymous]

One more: I try to be a patient and easy going driver. I wave people in when they're trying to merge and I always raise my hand in thanks when others do so for me. I leave extra space between cars, and I no longer rush to catch yellow lights. And most importantly, I shrug it off when other people are rude or impatient on the road. No more cursing or snotty comments under my breath. I feel like I'm a much safer driver this way, and I enjoy my time in the car much more.

[Anonymous]

When I pick up my daughter from daycare, I always tell the teachers/aides, thank you for working my daughter today or I appreciate all your hard work, with a smile and cheery disposition. If I have time and they have time, I engage them in conversation about their day and give them some encouragement to keep up the good work. I might even bring them their favorite candy bar or cookie. Sounds kinda silly, but they always smile back and seem to appreciate it. I've noticed alot of parents just come and pick their kids and say hi and that's it.