Here are five(5) ways to put a smile on someone’s face:
1. Surprise someone with a random kind act. The First Rule of Surprises: They cannot be obvious or forced–that is why it is called a “surprise”. Be creative. You could ask a friend what theme park they enjoyed most as a child, then surprise them with tickets for a weekend visit. You could find out their biggest celebrity crush as a teen, and surprise them with a cute (corny?) poster displaying their cherished one. Or you could just buy a ridiculous gag gift that you know is guaranteed to make them laugh.
2. Compliment a co-worker’s cute haircut, new outfit, or confident posture. Nothing makes people smile like receiving encouraging compliments and work isn’t always the most exciting place to be. So why not brighten your days with a little positive energy? Don’t invent praise out of thin air, because you won’t fool anybody. Do point out the things you like about other people’s personalities and appearances.
3. Tell someone you appreciate them when they do something for you anytime you have gone to a coffee shop or retail store. If an employee has done something for you just tell them that you appreciate them, and mean it when you say it because that’s going to make them feel like their job is actually meaningful rather than just doing it because it’s their job.
4. Be Polite, courteous and respectful. If you show polite behavior, this will make others happier. For example, hold the door open for that person whenever they are trying to get in somewhere, or saying hello politely to someone when you guys meet.
5. Offer a helping hand. Someone might be in a bad mood because of the work they have to do. For example, help that people do the laundry, or help with a research paper that person has to do. If you offer a helping hand, there’s a higher chance that that person will smile!
