Wichita Eagle
Here’s a sampling of good deeds anyone can do, posted at dothedeed.org.
* When you park at the grocery store, grab a cart that is in the parking lot and take it with you into the store. … If someone is nearly finished unloading their groceries into their car, offer to take the cart off their hands.
* The next time you are in the grocery store ask that young person scanning your food how their day is going. … You could very well be talking to the doctor who will treat you someday.
* Volunteer to read to the elderly in an assisted-living situation, or read to young children. You could take this a step farther and offer to write for someone. … This could be your opportunity to learn something personal about someone you would not have known otherwise.
* Just because you can, next time you are in line at a store let the person behind you go first.
* Place your elderly neighbor’s paper on their front step.
* By using www.goodsearch.com instead of Google, you can help raise money for your favorite charity.
* I print out extra online coupons from craft stores. … I use one and then share the others with people in line behind me.
* Ask an elder a question. You’re sure to learn something.
* Donate money to a local school library.
* Slow down. Take a deep breath. Be patient with others. Remember, it’s a virtue.
* The next time you’re out shopping, buy a package of diapers and donate them to the Wichita Children’s Home.
* Show respect.
* Forgive someone.
* Send a care package to an unsuspecting college student.
* Lodge a compliment. If you drive through a fast food restaurant and your order is correct, your food is hot and your service was great, call the manager and tell him or her.
* Give blood.
* Take time to visit elderly friends. … I guarantee you’ll learn a thing or two in return.
* Tell the cashier to have a nice day, too.
© The Wichita Eagle, 2009
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