44 RANDOM ACTS
OF KINDNESS
by Pam Molnar
S H A R E T H E W E A LT H
M A K E S O M E O N E ʼ S D AY
1. Buy hot cocoa for the Salvation Army bell
ringers. 1. Let someone ahead of you in line at the store.
2. Hand out $5 gift cards at the gas station, donut
shop or fast food restaurant. 2. Compliment someone on their hair, clothes, nail
polish, or new car.
3. Tape coins to the machines at the Laundromat
or hand out boxes of detergent. 3. Ask a friend about their day and let them vent.
4. Place singles on items at the dollar store – the
toy aisle might be the best place.
5. Pay for the order of the person behind you in
the drive up window or toll booth.
6. Purchase a buy one get one item and share it
with a friend.
7. Leave a generous tip for a small bill. We have all
worked for tips at one time in our lives.
8. Buy lunch for the service man working at your
house. Pizza goes a long way when there is more
than one.
9. If you have an extra ticket, give it to someone
who is waiting in line.
4. Give up a great parking spot to the person
behind you.
5. Send a silly ecard to a friend and let them know
you are thinking of them.
6. Give another parent a break. Offer to babysit
while they catch up on sleep or shopping.
7. Write a hand written letter to an older family
member. Show them that they are worth the time.
8. Share a word of encouragement with a parent
who has his or her hands full.
9. If you have to run out to the store on a cold or
rainy day, be sure to ask your neighbor if they
need something.
10. Pull a shy partygoer into the conversation by
asking her about herself.
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