Day 5: Keep track of how many people you smile at today
I feel like I am totally cheating on this one. The kiddo has a cold so we didn’t really go anywhere today. I walked the dog this morning which is where I picked up the majority of my numbers.
26. I smiled at 26 people today. (Not counting my hubs and son – I smile at them every day.) Which incidentally, was every one I encountered.
What’s more interesting is the number who smiled back. 6.
That makes me a wee bit sad. Less than 25% of the people I encountered could be bothered to return a gesture of kindness during the holiday season. What have we become?
Anyone else count today?
If you don’t know what I am talking about with the whole Kindness Challenge, you can find the calendar here. All normal posts will resume in January. Enjoy the time off. Enjoy the kindness. Practice a little yourself.
T.A. Henry 
I do front desk on the weekends, and I think less than 25% even bother to return “have a good day”. Some pretend not to hear. People amuse me. — Alex
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At least you have a great attitude about it. LOL. Thanks for stopping by.
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I’m paid to have a good attitude about it, haha. Thanks for having me!
— Alex
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I smile all the time, say ‘ Good Morning’ and ‘Good Afternoon a lot too … I’m rarely out after dark I might get locked up!
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ROFL
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I’m not doing the calendar because I just became my own person again after doing for others for a whole month in November and the schedule feels too controlling to me at the moment. But I’m doing these as I feel inspired after reading how it went for you. I’m going to do this one today. Sounds fun!
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aw, that’s so awesome. I was very much in the selfish me camp last month. All stressed and distressed. LOL
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