Random Acts Of Kindness Website Analysis
The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation is an organization dedicated to altruistic pursuits. This organization shows the acts of kindness that people are doing or have done for others; this website also give ideas for others to follow suit with their own pursuits of kindness or altruism. The forms of kindness can simply be prosocial behavior, which are actions intended to benefit others (Kassin, Fein, & Markus, 2014, p. 394). Furthermore, the acts of kindness can be altruistic which is defined as motivated by the desire to improve another’s welfare (Kassin, Fein, & Markus, 2014, p. 402).
Fortunately, I personally implement many of the examples that are provided on the website. The first and most I am proud of is, I help former military personnel …show more content…
I have been taught to treat others as you would like to be treated, therefore I do these things naturally without thinking and I do not expect any reciprocity.
When I do things such as holding a door for someone I get mixed reactions, some will say thank you, others will just go through the door and say nothing while others may insist that I go first. Simple acts of kindness can be infectious; Smiling at someone or acknowledging them could be a big turn in mood or perception for them. I tend to minimize my compliments to women strangers because the compliments can be perceived as invasive, creepy or of interest. I never expect to receive anything in return, but I do find that reciprocity is diminishing when involving kindness to …show more content…
I think I have many of the kindness qualities stated on the website of the kindness foundation, but I also introvert, and may see things with blinders. I know that other groups need help, but by me helping what is important to me, I feel am helping myself as well. I don’t feel that I have an egotistic motive nor that I do not care about another group, I just gravitate to one over another.
I was raised with a faith based values and therefore my rationale provides a platform where I consider others and give more than I receive. I personally feel that faith based individuals implement acts of kindness more often than non-faith based individuals due to their teachings. “Do to others as you would have them do to you” (Luke. 6:31 New International Version). Teachings such as this have molded the manner which I interact with other people and view my continued contribution to others and society in
Fortunately, I personally implement many of the examples that are provided on the website. The first and most I am proud of is, I help former military personnel …show more content…
I have been taught to treat others as you would like to be treated, therefore I do these things naturally without thinking and I do not expect any reciprocity.
When I do things such as holding a door for someone I get mixed reactions, some will say thank you, others will just go through the door and say nothing while others may insist that I go first. Simple acts of kindness can be infectious; Smiling at someone or acknowledging them could be a big turn in mood or perception for them. I tend to minimize my compliments to women strangers because the compliments can be perceived as invasive, creepy or of interest. I never expect to receive anything in return, but I do find that reciprocity is diminishing when involving kindness to …show more content…
I think I have many of the kindness qualities stated on the website of the kindness foundation, but I also introvert, and may see things with blinders. I know that other groups need help, but by me helping what is important to me, I feel am helping myself as well. I don’t feel that I have an egotistic motive nor that I do not care about another group, I just gravitate to one over another.
I was raised with a faith based values and therefore my rationale provides a platform where I consider others and give more than I receive. I personally feel that faith based individuals implement acts of kindness more often than non-faith based individuals due to their teachings. “Do to others as you would have them do to you” (Luke. 6:31 New International Version). Teachings such as this have molded the manner which I interact with other people and view my continued contribution to others and society in