Are You a Kind Person?

Being kind to others is often decided in a moment: how we react to others when they speak, what we do if someone is in need, whether we push for more or take a step back. Kindness is not always easy. It can require effort, sacrifice, and time. But it has its benefits. Kindness can also make you appear more attractive to other people.

1. I try to make my actions benefit the greater good of all, not just myself.

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2. I feel empathy for other people’s misfortune, even if I don’t know them personally.

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3. I try to understand where other people are coming from before reacting to their behavior.

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4. I believe every person has their own travails, even if they’re not obvious to the outside world.

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5. I do the “right thing” even if no one is watching.

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6. I make an effort to include people who may feel left out of social situations.

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7. I think most people would stab me in the back if it helped them get ahead.

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8. I feel committed to a cause greater than myself.

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9. I volunteer my time in my community regularly.

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10. I enjoy complimenting people, even if I will never interact with them again.

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11. I respect other people’s boundaries.

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12. I say “thank you” to service workers, like waiters or delivery people.

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13. I value my close relationships above much else in life.

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14. I like giving gifts.

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15. I do my best not to waste others’ time.

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16. If someone disagrees with me, I struggle to give them the benefit of the doubt.

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17. I would never take credit for other people’s accomplishments.

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18. I thank those who have helped me through life.

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19. I will help someone in need even if it is inconvenient for me.

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20. I forgive and forget.

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