Gifts That Don't Cost a Cent

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"Gifts that Don't Cost a Cent"1 THE GIFT OF LISTENINGBut you must REALLY listen. No interrupting, nodaydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening.2 THE GIFT OF AFFECTIONBe generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats onthe back and handholds. Let these small actionsdemonstrate the love you have for family and friends.3 THE GIFT OF LAUGHTERClip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories.Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you".4 THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTEIt can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a fullsonnet. A brief, handwritten note may be rememberedfor a lifetime, and may even change a life.5 THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENTA simple and sincere, "You look great in red","You did a super job" or "That

was a wonderfulmeal" can make someone's day.6 THE GIFT OF A FAVOREvery day, go out of your way to do something kind.7 THE GIFT OF SOLITUDEThere are times when we want nothing better thanto be left alone. Be sensitive to those times andgive the gift of solitude to others.8 THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITIONThe easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind wordto someone, really it's not that hard to say, Hello or Thank You.