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Are generous and kind the same thing?
Kindness is the quality of being friendly, considerate and generous while generosity refers to someone’s willingness to give more help or money, especially more than strictly necessary or expected.
How can you tell if someone is generous?
5 Qualities of Generous People
- Altruism. First and foremost, generous people are altruistic.
- Optimism. Generous people are idealists.
- Trust. Trust is a major quality amongst the most generous people.
- Energy. When you think of people being generous, energy is one of the first things that come to mind.
- Ability to lead.
Do you take kind and generous people for granted?
If you’re being kind and generous to get the accolades, you’re really not kind and generous. Most people take kind and generous folks for granted, and we let them. If you don’t feel appreciated, and you really want to know if they like you for you, stop doing the things you are and see what happens.
Do you dislike people who are too generous?
Unpaid debts or inequalities (like picking up the tab for dinner five times in a row) can cast a pallor over your friendships. A study profiled in The Economist found that, surprisingly, people don’t really like people who are too generous. In fact, they dislike extreme selflessness as much as they dislike selfishness.
Why is being kind and generous considered a sign of weakness?
Because in societal views, being kind and generous are signs of weakness. That is in no means a sign for you to stop being kind and generous. What does Google know about me?
Why do some people take kindness for granted?
They happily take advantage of the kindness and generosity of others, but feel no obligation to show gratitude or reciprocate. Instead, they just expect more. And the more you do for these people, the more they will take you for granted. There is nothing wrong with being kind, in fact the world needs more kind and thoughtful people.