{"id":1454,"date":"2016-07-21T21:13:40","date_gmt":"2016-07-21T15:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/?p=1454"},"modified":"2020-10-19T17:08:57","modified_gmt":"2020-10-19T11:38:57","slug":"acts-of-kindness-that-we-can-all-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/acts-of-kindness-that-we-can-all-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Everyday Acts of Kindness That We Can All Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Random acts of kindness\u00a0are harder to come across in this increasingly dog-eat-dog world. \u00a0Why don&#8217;t we make the world a better place through everyday acts of kindness?<\/p>\n<p>Here are 30 good deeds you can do for each day of the month, with little effort and just\u00a0a little intent. \u00a0Most of them merely\u00a0involve being caring, considerate, or making a small\u00a0difference in someone&#8217;s life.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Smile at others<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1511\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1511\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bansal98\/27120827\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1511 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Smile-at-Others.jpg\" alt=\"Offer a smile\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Smile-at-Others.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Smile-at-Others-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1511\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Manish Bansal<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Even if you&#8217;re in a really sour mood, seeing people smile at you just tends to lighten up your mood, and you realize your problems aren&#8217;t that big after all. \u00a0So, be that person who smiles at others and makes their day. \u00a0Just don&#8217;t go Joker&#8217;s dad on yourself for that, though.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Pay someone a genuine compliment<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1458\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1458\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/carowallis1\/368099531\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1458 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Compliment.jpg\" alt=\"An example of a compliment\" width=\"360\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Compliment.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Compliment-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Caro Wallis<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It&#8217;s easy, it&#8217;s simple, and best of all, it&#8217;s free. \u00a0A compliment can really impact someone&#8217;s mood for the better. \u00a0Not to mention, it doesn&#8217;t require any prior\u00a0interaction with the person. \u00a0It&#8217;s really not hard to walk up to a person and say, &#8220;Hey, nice shoes.&#8221; \u00a0Want to do even better? \u00a0Don&#8217;t compliment someone on the obvious. \u00a0Rather than tell a pretty woman with a book that she&#8217;s pretty (think she wouldn&#8217;t have heard that before?), how about complimenting her for her discerning choice of books? \u00a0All this takes is some forethought and a little more attention\u00a0to the situation.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Hold the door open for someone<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1509\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1509\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ouadio\/14076937585\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1509 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Hold-The-Door.jpg\" alt=\"Holding the door open for someone\" width=\"360\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Hold-The-Door.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Hold-The-Door-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1509\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>OuadiO<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It takes little effort and is guaranteed to elicit a smile or thanks. \u00a0More than that, it is the polite thing to do. \u00a0It&#8217;s really hard to go wrong doing this little help that no one feels like doing. \u00a0If someone does it for you, thank them. Warning for men, be careful about the occasional FemiNazi though. \u00a0They can open their own doors, thank you very much.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Complain less<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1512\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1512\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/deemikay\/4834756807\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1512 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Dont-Complain-a-Lot.jpg\" alt=\"An unused complaint box\" width=\"360\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Dont-Complain-a-Lot.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Dont-Complain-a-Lot-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Dont-Complain-a-Lot-177x118.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1512\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>David<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Yes, we all hate our lives. \u00a0And it&#8217;s all pointless and you&#8217;re just living a life like a train on tracks. \u00a0But there&#8217;s nothing you can do about it. \u00a0So, maybe try to reduce the negativity around people by complaining less. \u00a0No one wants more problems anyway, just solutions.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Use kind words<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1520\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/maroonsurreal\/6288367519\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1520 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Im-sorry.jpg\" alt=\"Be polite\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Im-sorry.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Im-sorry-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Leyram Odacrem<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Make it point to put in a word of &#8216;Thank you&#8217; and &#8216;Sorry&#8217; and mean it. \u00a0Making these words a part of your everyday conversation is not too tough a task, and it&#8217;ll make you a much more pleasant conversationalist. \u00a0It&#8217;s not going to harm your image if you&#8217;re known to be polite and humble, is it?<\/p>\n<h2>6. Say nice things about people<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1527\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1527\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/danielerossi\/3945764015\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1527 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Refrain-from-spreading-gossips.jpg\" alt=\"Sculpture of gossiping women \" width=\"360\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Refrain-from-spreading-gossips.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Refrain-from-spreading-gossips-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Refrain-from-spreading-gossips-177x118.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Daniele Rossi<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Help a person&#8217;s image by talking about their better aspects, and it is something that&#8217;s bound to come back to you. \u00a0By the same token, if you&#8217;re going to talk ill about somebody, it will ruin your reputation in the eyes of the person you&#8217;re &#8220;informing&#8221;. \u00a0Do you really want to be known as the one who bitches?<\/p>\n<h2>7. Thank a public servant for doing their job well<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1507\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1507\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/joebeone\/433079116\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1507 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Thank-You-1.jpg\" alt=\"\u00a9 Joe Hall\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Thank-You-1.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Thank-You-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1507\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Joe Hall<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>An expression of gratitude, even as simple as a &#8220;Thank you&#8221; is sure to be a pleasant surprise to a public servant, who often thinks his\/her job is thankless. \u00a0It is sure to bring a smile to their face, and you don&#8217;t lose anything.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Give directions<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1225\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1225\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/chatterstone\/21387614233\/in\/photolist-yzX7zx-hgkMn-gW2td5-qALf6P-qACvcu-dxnob7-MD1s-aAFzpU-qQTQfG-7qaDvx-dFKU6H-pai8qF-8EoHp-7tvGEE-yW7S3-dd1afX-542uVx-WaUgV-6uWaE9-efAASA-nLwSFe-9NtWtb-6J91J4-bRX14i-rAp1Go-8CATmQ-apgpCT-cCcRY-4uZPyK-euT7Qm-8d3cF-eqfA6n-9QjYDH-8UoQsU-fJsNQW-kdQKa-aqEsmt-o5aXtG-adssy-ubiod-6X4mfq-bPHTS-q2LZSc-9qtVHo-bqBWZ1-83gQX-5Dtdpw-72CnAw-bUZpUc-64KPXS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1225 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Compass-1.jpg\" alt=\"Directions\" width=\"360\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Compass-1.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Compass-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Compass-1-177x118.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1225\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Grant<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Spend a few minutes on a person who has lost their\u00a0way, even though your time is also valuable. \u00a0For all you know, their urgency could be greater than yours, and you know how frustrating and unnerving it is to be lost.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Offer water to handymen<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1510\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1510\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/h4ck\/3221986177\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1510 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Offer-a-Glass-of-Water.jpg\" alt=\"Offer a glass of water\" width=\"360\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Offer-a-Glass-of-Water.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Offer-a-Glass-of-Water-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Offer-a-Glass-of-Water-177x118.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1510\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Masaaki Komori<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Giving water to a thirsty person is considered to be a virtue in our culture. Repairing appliances or fixing up interiors in houses all day is tiring work. \u00a0Offering such repairmen\u00a0water and treating them as professionals would go a long way in making them feel better, without any cost to you.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Treat restaurant waitstaff and everyday service providers with dignity<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1514\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1514\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/d-chavez\/7863108638\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1514 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Treat-Waitstaff-with-Dignity.jpg\" alt=\"A waiter carrying dirty dishes away\" width=\"360\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Treat-Waitstaff-with-Dignity.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Treat-Waitstaff-with-Dignity-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1514\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Daniel Chavez<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It&#8217;s really something you can judge people for and not feel guilty about. \u00a0People who whistle and say, &#8220;Oye&#8221; are jerks, and make no mistake about it. \u00a0So, don&#8217;t go thinking you&#8217;re all cool, by yelling at the waiter. \u00a0You&#8217;re just being obnoxious and high-handed.<\/p>\n<p>PS: Leave a tip not only for the waiters but also the table cleaning staff. \u00a0Hand it to them directly.<\/p>\n<h2>11. Pay for a poor person&#8217;s meal at a restaurant, unseen<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1469\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1469\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gamutless\/2867177079\/in\/photolist-5nn2Rz-XT24-oxxdZF-5rHHCd-o2RcR3-iBTaBU-zDLhr-oQ2pQe-5r9C8t-oQ5Y4d-oxx3po-66mCH9-8PXbKX-dD1aHj-cxkXHw-oxwDQh-oxwDNn-oQ7MQr-5duRTm-dCtkJz-eiYPAY-fJydSg-oxwDYH-8PXaqk-jAL9P3-8PX8ci-jQA1mg-8PXcJv-oPQUA8-oxxhxx-92xBKa-oQ2mMF-oQ2jDT-oxwBdT-oQ2kqT-oxwCa2-oPQUd4-oxxcSR-oxwCAH-oxwTZC-cxmkJj-aDghBi-oxwDKh-oMZso7-oPZrRQ-oPZwKs-oPKoTH-oQ2gzr-oxwELW-8PX97Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1469 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Suspended-Coffee.jpg\" alt=\"Suspended coffee \u00a9 Nick Lee\" width=\"360\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Suspended-Coffee.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Suspended-Coffee-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1469\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Nick Lee<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Few things are more virtuous than\u00a0feeding\u00a0someone when they&#8217;re hungry, and getting one poor person a good meal is a great way to give something back to society. \u00a0Maybe you can pay for their meal in advance, as in\u00a0the Italian charity system of &#8216;suspended coffee&#8217; or <em>Caffe Sospeso<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2>12. Be more patient while driving<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1517\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1517\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kaysha\/4736796413\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1517 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Driving.jpg\" alt=\"At the wheel \u00a9 Kaysha\" width=\"360\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Driving.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Driving-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Driving-177x118.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1517\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Kaysha<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>People don&#8217;t realize how dangerous they can be\u00a0when behind the wheel of a fast vehicle weighing thousands of pounds. \u00a0What makes it worse is that they can be filled with road rage. \u00a0Road and rage are two things that should not be mixed, for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/to-wear-seat-belt-or-not\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">safety<\/a> as well as everyone else&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<h2>13. Offer your seat on public transport to the weak or infirm<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1508\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1508\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/lilymonster\/4776318913\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1508 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Inside-a-Public-Transport-Bus-in-India.jpg\" alt=\"Inside a public transport bus in India\" width=\"360\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Inside-a-Public-Transport-Bus-in-India.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Inside-a-Public-Transport-Bus-in-India-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1508\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Lily Monster<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I&#8217;m sure a day will come when your legs can no longer support you and you&#8217;re cursing those who have multiple kids and add to India&#8217;s burgeoning population. \u00a0That day, you&#8217;ll be thankful to the kind soul who offers you his or her seat on the bus or metro. \u00a0Be that kind soul\u00a0today and offer <em>your\u00a0<\/em>seat to the weak or infirm.<\/p>\n<h2>14. Be generous<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1526\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1526\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/visioplanet\/4757745520\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1526 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Indian-Coins.jpg\" alt=\"Modern Indian coins against a 100 rupee note\" width=\"360\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Indian-Coins.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Indian-Coins-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1526\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Sudipto Sarkar<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Offer change to a person who is short of it. \u00a0Maybe buy a stranger&#8217;s bus ticket if they don&#8217;t have change and the conductor is yelling at them, or just simply refuse the change from a street vendor who could use a few extra rupees more than you do.<\/p>\n<h2>15. Don&#8217;t abuse or scream at call center and customer support executives<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1513\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1513\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/nayralub\/6184644924\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1513 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Dont-Abuse-Customer-Support-Executives.jpg\" alt=\"Angry person using cellphone\" width=\"360\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Dont-Abuse-Customer-Support-Executives.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Dont-Abuse-Customer-Support-Executives-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Dont-Abuse-Customer-Support-Executives-177x118.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Ryan B.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>How would you feel if your computer screamed at you for doing your job just because you have to use it? \u00a0You&#8217;re part of customer service professionals&#8217;\u00a0job, and it may be no fault of theirs that you&#8217;re being contacted. \u00a0Being mean, abusing them, and threatening them only serves to make their day worse, and the least polite you can be is to state that you&#8217;re busy or uninterested and don&#8217;t want any\u00a0unwanted calls.<\/p>\n<h2>16. Spend time with relatives<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1524\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1524\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mynameisharsha\/5832630642\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1524 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Spend-time-with-relatives.jpg\" alt=\"Spending time with relatives\" width=\"360\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Spend-time-with-relatives.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Spend-time-with-relatives-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1524\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Harsha K. R.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Make time to meet friends and family often. \u00a0Work does not always come first. \u00a0Your loved ones will be thrilled to have you with them any time. They will feel loved and appreciated that you take time out to be with them, and they are bound to reciprocate the feeling.<\/p>\n<h2>17. Attend to a sick person<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1522\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1522\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rhonddal\/3998037954\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1522 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Take-care-of-a-sick-person.jpg\" alt=\"Sick person requirements\" width=\"360\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Take-care-of-a-sick-person.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Take-care-of-a-sick-person-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1522\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Rhondda<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Call on a friend who has taken ill, offer to fetch supplies or run errands for them, and wish them a speedy recovery. \u00a0Just the fact that you cared to check on them will boost their spirits.<\/p>\n<h2>18. Turn in lost items to &#8216;Lost &amp; Found&#8217;<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1900\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1900\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gorbould\/6947296049\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1900 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/lost-and-found-box.jpg\" alt=\"lost and found box\" width=\"360\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/lost-and-found-box.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/lost-and-found-box-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/lost-and-found-box-177x118.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1900\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Paul Gorbould<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Rather than throw them away or leave them be, take the little effort to hand them\u00a0over to the appropriate\u00a0&#8220;Lost &amp; Found&#8221; desk or to places where the owner is likely to look for them, like a security guard&#8217;s desk.<\/p>\n<h2>19. Make a gift instead of buying it<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1899\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1899\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/esoterika\/5347998667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1899 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/handmade-giftwrapper.jpg\" alt=\"handmade giftwrapper\" width=\"360\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/handmade-giftwrapper.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/handmade-giftwrapper-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/handmade-giftwrapper-177x118.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1899\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Erica G<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Whatever it may be, a vase, a pencil case or even a simple card will mean a lot more to someone if you put the gift together with care,\u00a0instead of just shelling out cash to buy it. \u00a0It will show that you not only care for them, but also that they&#8217;re worth your time.<\/p>\n<h2>20. Bring a cake or special treat for your colleagues<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1456\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/avlxyz\/5064111772\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1456 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Are-You-Okay-Day.jpg\" alt=\"Bringing goodies to co-workers\" width=\"360\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Are-You-Okay-Day.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Are-You-Okay-Day-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Alpha<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>An occasional treat like this creates\u00a0a much-needed break in the boring office routine and gives a chance for people to view their office as something more than just a workplace. \u00a0If you&#8217;re lucky, with time, it becomes tradition among all your colleagues to get something for the rest of the office. \u00a0It&#8217;s little things like these that help to build warm relationships at the workplace.<\/p>\n<h2>21. Share your possessions<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1525\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1525\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/lexnger\/59145520\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1525 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Share.jpg\" alt=\"Share your possessions\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Share.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Share-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1525\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Alexa Clark<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t used something in six months, despite it&#8217;s being in good condition, you are probably doing fine without it. \u00a0Give it away to someone in need. \u00a0This gesture is not only environmentally conscious, but also practical. \u00a0Picture someone being able to devote their meager income to a few more square meals instead of otherwise having to buy what you gave them.<\/p>\n<h2>22. Donate old textbooks<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1461\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1461\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/julochka\/11980735844\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1461 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Donate-Books.jpg\" alt=\"Old books up for donation\" width=\"360\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Donate-Books.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Donate-Books-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Donate-Books-177x118.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Julochka<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It&#8217;s a socially responsible thing to do. \u00a0Donate them to libraries or give them to appreciative juniors at\u00a0school who wouldn&#8217;t act snobbish and refuse.\u00a0\u00a0You aren&#8217;t going to go broke because you didn&#8217;t sell those few kilos and make a few hundred bucks. \u00a0We&#8217;ve all felt the pinch when we realized how expensive books can be\u00a0and felt our wallets lighten considerably.<\/p>\n<h2>23. Stop and offer lifts to people who need them<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1894\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1894\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/wildscapes2012\/10406799036\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1894 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/pickup-a-hitchhiker.jpg\" alt=\"pickup a hitchhiker\" width=\"360\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/pickup-a-hitchhiker.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/pickup-a-hitchhiker-300x269.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1894\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Holly Clarke<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Being stranded when you have somewhere to get to is frustrating. \u00a0People really appreciate being given a hand especially if the weather is oppressive, and you don&#8217;t always have to go out of your way to drop them to exactly their destination. \u00a0They&#8217;ll happily accept however close you can drop them. \u00a0But use good judgment\u00a0when picking up hitchhikers and be prepared to deal with any unpleasant surprises.<\/p>\n<h2>24. Offer to babysit<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1904\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1904\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/34547181@N00\/14559972122\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1904 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/babysit-for-neighbours.jpg\" alt=\"babysit for a friend, neighbor, or colleague\" width=\"360\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/babysit-for-neighbours.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/babysit-for-neighbours-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1904\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Philippe Put<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Help your neighbor, colleague, or friend get a much-needed break from their hectic life by offering to babysit their children. \u00a0Adults seldom get any time for themselves once they have kids. \u00a0So, they would really appreciate an evening off.<\/p>\n<h2>25. Sponsor a child&#8217;s education<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1515\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1515\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/fredmikerudy\/4035445592\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1515 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Visit-an-Orphanage.jpg\" alt=\"Orphaned children at an institution in India\" width=\"360\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Visit-an-Orphanage.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Visit-an-Orphanage-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1515\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Fred Miller<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The next time you have disposable income and you think of throwing a huge party, consider more responsible alternatives to blowing it up in one night of craziness that you won&#8217;t remember the next morning. Make a difference to a child&#8217;s future by paying for his\/her education, and contribute as much as you can, without having to go\u00a0out of your way to help. Contribute to reputable organizations such as <em>Asha<\/em> for Education,\u00a0AID India, and\u00a0<em>Pratham<\/em>\u00a0which are doing groundbreaking work in educating underprivileged children.<\/p>\n<h2>26. Feed the hungry<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1521\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1521\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/travfotos\/4475298450\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1521 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Feed-the-hungry.jpg\" alt=\"A homeless man having a meal\" width=\"360\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Feed-the-hungry.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Feed-the-hungry-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Feed-the-hungry-177x118.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Terry Feuerborn<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You could visit an orphanage or homeless shelter and arrange to feed the inmates there for a day. \u00a0You could also sponsor the feeding of many people through a local temple or church.<\/p>\n<h2>27. Make time for friends who are down<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1457\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1457\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/arrybhattacharya\/5746826601\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1457 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Lonely-Man.jpg\" alt=\"Man sitting alone with his guitar for company\" width=\"360\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Lonely-Man.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Lonely-Man-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Arindam Bhattacharya<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is a surefire way to brighten someone&#8217;s day and maybe even their life if you do it regularly. \u00a0It\u00a0will make a huge difference to them, especially if they&#8217;re socially awkward,\u00a0shy of picking up conversation, have low self-esteem, or are just going through a rough patch. \u00a0The fact that you choose to talk to them is sure to be a welcome\u00a0boost to their confidence and will encourage them to be more social, which may be the medicine they need at such times.<\/p>\n<h2>28. Visit an orphanage or home for the elderly and spend time with them<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1516\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1516\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/vinothchandar\/8530944828\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1516 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Old-wrinkled-hands.jpg\" alt=\"Wrinkled hands of an old person\" width=\"360\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Old-wrinkled-hands.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Old-wrinkled-hands-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Old-wrinkled-hands-177x118.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1516\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Vinoth Chandar<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>People think that donating money or materials to these places is the most they can do. \u00a0But in reality, orphanages and old-age homes probably get enough by way of\u00a0material\u00a0contributions. \u00a0What they really need is not food or clothes, but attention and love. \u00a0The staff at the facility take care of the residents\u00a0as part of their job, and there is no guarantee that they feel welcome and appreciated. \u00a0So, arrange with a nearby facility to pay the residents an occasional visit.<\/p>\n<h2>29. Volunteer at an animal shelter<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1896\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1896\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rswatski\/7102665713\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1896 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/petshelter.jpg\" alt=\"visit an animal shelter\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/petshelter.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/petshelter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/petshelter-177x118.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1896\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Rob Swatski<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Help out at the local shelter during your free time and encourage others to do the same. \u00a0It gives you a feeling of satisfaction and gives the overworked and underpaid employees some breathing room. \u00a0If you&#8217;re an animal lover, this is probably the most fun thing to do on our list.<\/p>\n<h2>30. Rally your neighbors and organize a street cleanliness drive<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1462\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1462\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/melystu\/15138688878\/in\/photolist-p4KJMd-jURwvR-jUSfJr-7fhxRy-8REpqf-jURnCk-8USgE6-jUSgVe-jURsF6-jURTZn-jURzzB-7F9rXD-akDsNC-9u2Dcw-vb8QT-bx76Zc-jUUhMb-6fTHAN-jUUkjL-5KH18r-jUSpaK-mQWBdo-5KGZVF-jURD6K-6NrC4U-6qxagW-y1GPL-34s5NX-ddeXnn-eFLty6-jURy2g-5X3bdn-bS6Akr-6kd9Et-93E28x-9r7AgP-oH6Xem-eg5tYs-5Gs3sP-5KH1cx-mQUQB2-7CPBy3-6qwUAq-6qwUAm-6qwUAj-6qxagU-jUSw7v-c6pzyy-6qwUA1-jURNe4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1462 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Street-cleaning-program.jpg\" alt=\"Street cleaning drive\" width=\"360\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Street-cleaning-program.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Street-cleaning-program-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1462\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Melinda<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What&#8217;s the point in\u00a0complaining about the government&#8217;s inefficiency in doing its job when you can&#8217;t even keep your own surroundings clean?\u00a0 It&#8217;s going to be a hard job organizing people on weekends, when they would want to catch up on sleep and watch bad soap-ops. \u00a0However, if you can convince a few, the guilt would surely tug at others&#8217;\u00a0heartstrings. \u00a0Before you know it, you&#8217;d\u00a0be on your way to getting yourself a clean neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Featured image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/pictoquotes\" target=\"&quot;_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">BK<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Random acts of kindness\u00a0are harder to come across in this increasingly dog-eat-dog world. \u00a0Why don&#8217;t we make the world a better place through everyday acts of kindness? 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