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One of the mantras that you see all over social media is, \u201cBe kind and considerate.\u201d But should you need a reminder to behave that way? Although it\u2019s easy to be considerate, some folks act like it\u2019s a chore. They\u2019re so focused on their own personal needs that they don\u2019t even realize \u2014 or care \u2014 how their behavior affects others.<\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t take much to show up on time, say \u201cplease and thank you<\/a>,\u201d or share things with others. Yet, why is it so rare these days? The way I see it, some people are thoughtless, others are selfish<\/a>, and some folks think they\u2019re above it all. (Ugh!) They don\u2019t think twice about babbling on their cell phone around others, criticizing people in public, or treating restaurant servers like second-class citizens.<\/p>\n

10 Easy Ways to Be Kind and Considerate<\/h3>\n

If people were a little more mindful and spent a little more time being considerate, just think how much better the world would be. Here are 10 easy ways to be kind and considerate:<\/p>\n

Caring.<\/span> <\/strong>Be charitable.<\/em> Show a willingness to serve others\u2019 needs rather than your own.<\/p>\n

Empathetic. <\/strong><\/span>Be understanding.<\/strong><\/em> Put yourself in other people\u2019s shoes. Think how you\u2019d feel if the roles were reversed.<\/p>\n

Selfless.<\/strong><\/span> Be generous<\/a>.<\/em> Give out of kindness, not obligation. Remember, you don\u2019t have to be rich to give; your gift can be as simple as a smile.<\/p>\n

Evenhanded.<\/strong><\/span> Be fair-minded.<\/em> Make collaborative efforts win-win<\/a> rather than winner takes all.<\/p>\n

Conscientious. <\/strong><\/span>Be team oriented.<\/em> Pull your weight rather than expecting others to bear the burden.<\/p>\n

Supportive.<\/strong> <\/span>Be kindhearted.<\/em> Provide a helping hand. As you climb your ladder of success, reach down and pull others along with you.<\/p>\n

Respectful.<\/strong> <\/span>Be civil.<\/em> We can\u2019t expect others to abandon their values any more than we would forsake our own.<\/p>\n

Tolerant.<\/strong><\/span> Be open-minded.<\/em> Don\u2019t judge people you don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n

Polite. <\/strong><\/span>Be courteous.<\/em> Respect other people\u2019s personal space. Be dependable.<\/em> Being late is a sign of disrespect. Be sincere. <\/em>Don\u2019t feel ashamed to say, \u201cI\u2019m sorry.\u201d Be sensitive.<\/em> There\u2019s a good time and a bad time for everything. Be well-mannered<\/a>.<\/em> Would you like to eat across from yourself?<\/p>\n

Compassionate. <\/strong><\/span>Be charitable.<\/em> Stand up for those who are less fortunate. Help people get back on their feet. But don\u2019t make them dependent on your good graces.<\/p>\n

Some folks are so busy stuffing their face that they don\u2019t see their neighbor starving.<\/p>\n

Be Mindful of Your Actions<\/h3>\n

I\u2019m sure those who tell you to be kind and considerate have the best of intentions. But although slogans are great, they\u2019re just words. The key is to treat people that way.<\/p>\n

How much time do you spend satisfying your own personal needs, coddling your feelings, and catering to your own comfort and convenience? Conversely, how much do you focus on the needs of others?<\/p>\n

Some things in life are difficult. Being kind and considerate isn\u2019t one of them. In a world where you can be anything, be the person who goes out of your way to make a positive difference in someone\u2019s life. As Aesop said, \u201cNo act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Are You Kind and Considerate?<\/h3>\n

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Additional Reading:
What Does It Take to Show a Little Kindness?<\/a>
Take the Shoe-on-the-Other-Foot Test<\/a>
Are People Invisible to You?<\/a>
Ways to Say You Care<\/a>
Are You Enthusiastic for the Success of Others?<\/a>
Living the Golden Rule<\/a>
From \u201cChemo to Kindness\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

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