Yesterday when I attended this man’s 80th birthday
He appreciated my coming to his party despite my feelings under the weather

Well done. I think you are right. Simple gestures make all the difference. Just remember death every morning and kindness will come naturally. We ve got only one life and it's a shame waste it being pricks

I do try with humour, but i think many are slow get it.

I work in a grocery store to stay busy. The work is simple. I say hello to everyone, I compliment hair-dos, shoes, pretty tops, babys, beards, funny t-shirts, lost weight, cars, food choices, eyes, suits, whatever I can to make their day lighter, let them know I noticed,that they mean something. I joke with them always to get a smile. I feel really good about it

Absolutely! Humans always respond positively to flattery. And it's free!!!!

Yup. I will compliment just about anyone, frequently. It is pretty easy to find something you can sincerely compliment another human on. Their turn of phrase, choice in eye glasses, a witty remark, pretty car color choice, I try to compliment things that were within their scope of control. So I try to avoid things that are just theirs by birth.

I always find good things to say about others, in my work capacity, and in my life generally. A few kind words can make a real difference.

I did this today at our rec center by just saying hello to a woman friend on the elliptical trainer.