Underestimating Kindness Can Hinder Us From Being Kind

Underestimating Kindness Can Hinder Us From Being Kind
Sincere gift giving is a pleasure for both the recipient and the giver. Fei Meng
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Kindness can be as simple as cheerfully saying good morning to the bus driver, giving your colleagues a box of chocolate to boost the office’s mood, or reaching out to a struggling friend. When we look closely enough, opportunities to be kind are present all around us. But sometimes, we miss out on them as we are concerned about other people’s responses, or undervalue how much of a difference they could make.

A new study published by the Association for Psychological Science revealed that both children and adults tend to underestimate the positive impact of kindness.
Nina Nguyen
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Nina Nguyen is a reporter based in Sydney. She covers Australian news with a focus on social, cultural, and identity issues. She is fluent in Vietnamese. Contact her at [email protected].
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