52 ways to show people you care

whiterose · #1 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 06:51 AM

1. Notice them.
2. Smile at them.
3. Encourage them to think big.
4. Look them in the eye when you talk to them.
5. Ask them about themselves.
6. Let them tell you how they feel.
7. Listen to their stories.
8. Call them on the phone just to say hi.
9. Answer their questions.
10. Ask them their opinions.
11. Give them your undivided attention.
12. Believe what they say.
13. Tell them what you like about them.
14. Delight in their discoveries.
15. Listen to their favorite music with them.
16. Tolerate their interruptions.
17. Suggest better behaviors when they act up or act out.
18. Show up at their games, concerts, and special events.
19. Tell them how much you like being with them.
20. Tell them about yourself.
21. Help them take a stand, then stand with them.
22. Ask them to help you with something.
23. Keep the promises you make to them.
24. Tell them how proud you are of them.
25. Send them a letter, postcard, or e-mail.
26. Introduce them to your friends and family.
27. Make time to be with them.
28. Be excited when you see them.
29. Notice when they grow.
30. Remember their birthdays.
31. Believe in them.
32. Meet their friends and family.
33. Include them in conversations.
34. Laugh at their jokes.
35. Do things together.
36. Respect them.
36. Respect them.
37. Find a common interest.
38. Do what they like to do.
39. Applaud their success.
40. Contribute to their collections.
41. Read aloud together.
42. Accept them as they are.
43. Share a meal together.
44. Go places together.
45. Build something together.
46. Make decisions together.
47. Help them learn something new.
48. Be honest with them.
49. Encourage them to help others.
50. Let them make mistakes.
51. Admit when you make a mistake.
52. Be nice to them.

dragonfly · #2 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 10:08 AM

very nice im getting out my pen and paper and starting a check list

Angel Without Wings · #3 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 12:04 PM

Whiterose,
I was about to ask you where it was you found this list, then the CARE icon popped up with the hands surrounding it (I have dial-up, so sloooooooow)

I think these lists need to be printed all over the world, at any given moment to remind people. Just like they pass other things around in emails, etc. all of the time.

After reading this list, It had me sitting for a while trying to think of other ways to show people that I care. I mean, I show them on a regular basis, and my husband and family say that I need to show myself that I care about me but I still sat to think of ways after reading this list.

Thank you Whiterose. I know it may seem insignificant to some, and at times, I may even pass it up, but this was a very, very good idea!

You are a "caring" individual!

Be Blessed!

whiterose · #4 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 07:03 AM

thanks for the kind words angel maybe i have to change my name from whiterose in careforothers lol.

big hug.......

Y&R fan · #5 (**permalink**) 08-21-2008, 08:11 PM

HI THERE,THANK YOU FOR THIS LIST ,I MISS MY SON SON SO MUCH AND I HAVE POSTED HIS NAME ON THIS SITE.I THANK GOD FOR IT, I AM IN POOR HEALTH AND HE HAS LOST MEMBERS OF HIS FAMILY. I JUST HOPE I WILL BE THERE FOR HIM.BUT THANKS AGAIN.JUST HOPE HE GETS MAIL . HA HA HAVE A GREAT DAY