How do you show kindness to strangers?

Kindness and Friendship - How do you show kindness to strangers?
@kitty1234 (1476)
United States
July 28, 2007 2:15pm CST
Maybe just a simple smile, or a good day as we pass...How do you show your kindness?
13 responses
@irishmist (3814)
• United States
31 Jul 07
I help out a person whenever I can. If I see someone in need I help them. All my clients have special needs. So I'm there to help everyone. If I can help someone. It makes me feel good inside to know I can help a person. We should all take a moment to help someone, because someday we may need help. What goes around comes around. We should all help each other.
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@kitty1234 (1476)
• United States
1 Aug 07
I always remember the saying "There but for the grace of God, go I". Yes we should all help each other! Thanks for your response!
@tuffy999 (794)
• Philippines
30 Jul 07
i sually give a smile or a nod.
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@kitty1234 (1476)
• United States
30 Jul 07
A smile or nod to a stranger, goes a long way. Thanks for your response!
@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
28 Jul 07
I am not the smiling type==I do not look that good. I do say hi, when I pass someone, but I do not put myself out. I am just pleasant. If they drop something, I will pick it up, answer questions, and if there is something on the top shelf which they cannot reach, for instance that stranger happens to be a little old lady. But I do not understand your question. If you had asked, what do you do when you meet strangers, then that would be sufficient, but you asked, if I showed kindness which to me is more than saying, "good morning ma'am" it indicates doing volunteer work, helping them with their problems, and doing more than a simple two word phrase of greeting.
@kitty1234 (1476)
• United States
29 Jul 07
Being pleasant goes a long way... Thanks for your response!
@Nardz13 (5055)
• New Zealand
29 Jul 07
Hey. Usually when im walking to the beach every other morning, I often pass alot of strangers also out for a stroll, the only kindness I offer to them, is a smile and a good morning and they reply back to me...
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@kitty1234 (1476)
• United States
29 Jul 07
There are not many people who don't return a smile! Thanks for your response!!!
@IcyCucky (361)
• United States
29 Jul 07
I think kindness is so important now a day. If you see them need help, you offer help. If they drop a can food, you pick it up and give it to them. The other day I was in a store and a woman stood behind me in line, asked for 20 cents from her co-worker, but her co-worker didn't have it, so I took out my wallet and gave her the 20 cents that she needed. I thought I hope someday somebody will do the same for me. Is it count as kindness that I show to stranger?
@kitty1234 (1476)
• United States
29 Jul 07
Good deeds ofen come back around to you! Thanks for your response!
@jogie_bien (1103)
• Philippines
29 Jul 07
i will smile with them when i am passing to them.but it depends of stranger i will meet.
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@kitty1234 (1476)
• United States
30 Jul 07
A smile is always welcomed by many! Thanks for your reply!!!
@sweetcakes (3504)
• United States
4 Aug 07
Walk by smile and say hello, and keep it moving.
@crazynurse (7482)
• United States
28 Jul 07
First and foremost, I attempt eye contact with all that I come in contact with and give them a genuine smile. When entering and exiting buildings, I hold doors for those behind me. If I am in line and there is a long wait and I see an unruly child giving the mother a fit, I attempt a conversation and try to occupy the child for a bit. If someone gives me really good service, I am sure to tell them. (all to often we report poor service, but fail to do the same when the service is very good!)
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@kitty1234 (1476)
• United States
28 Jul 07
People you come in contact with are very lucky! There are very few people who even attempt kindness now. Thanks for your response!
@elisa812 (3026)
• United States
4 Aug 07
When I pass someone, I usually try to make eye contact with them and then if they see me, then I'll smile at them. If they ignore me though, then I just don't worry about it.
• United States
28 Jul 07
Usually, if passing them on the street or in a hall, a genuine smile and a 'hi' is what I'll give. In a place that requires road tolls, occasionally I'll pay the toll for the car behind me if I'm feeling awesome.
@kitty1234 (1476)
• United States
29 Jul 07
sounds as if you are awesome! Thanks for your response!
@cynddvs (2948)
• United States
28 Jul 07
I always smile at people when I'm out. It's just a habit. When I see someone who looks like they are friendly I will always give them a smile or nod in passing. I live in the south and most southerners are really friendly like that.
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@kitty1234 (1476)
• United States
29 Jul 07
Its a great habit to get into! Thanks for your response!
@fredgame (1260)
• China
2 Aug 07
yeah give a smile and say hi, and if i know or guess the person may need some help, i do say can i be of any good help? or maybe if in a bus i try to start conversation but now it's difficult as my chinese isn't good to have a good chat.
@kitty1234 (1476)
• United States
2 Aug 07
That is a great way to show you care! Thanks for your response!
28 Jul 07
By shooting them. Kidding. But I think terrorists like this way. Watch the news. Bombs are exploding everyday.
@kitty1234 (1476)
• United States
28 Jul 07
Right bombs are exploding everywhere but one step at a time to peace! thanks for your response!!!