1 The gift of listening..........But you must really listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning
your response. Just listening.

2 The gift of affection...............Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and
handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.

3 The gift of laughter.................Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say, "I love to
laugh with you".

4 The gift of a written note..............It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet. A
brief,handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, and may even change a life.

5 The gift of a compliment.............A simple and sincere, "You look great in red", "You did a super job" or "That was a
wonderful meal" can make someone's day.

6 The gift of a favor....................Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.

7 The gift of solitude...................There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Be sensitive to
those times and give the gift of solitude to others.

8 The gift of a cheerful disposition...............The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone, really
it's not that hard to say, Hello or Thank You.