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Do Something Nice Day is October 5- So What Are You Going to Do?

By Kathy Streib

Home Stager

October 04, 2012 09:39 PM

Do Something Nice Day Is October 5- So What Are You Going to Do?

No, once again I have no idea how Do Something Nice Day came about but just like Homemade Cookie Day.. what difference does it make...just celebrate it!

I like “nice”- it’s a very simple and overused word but sometimes no other word seems to work. And doing something nice for someone can be as simple as the word is itself.

It’s funny but once every 4 years... like now... “niceties” seem to go out the door. It becomes one against the other and really puts everyone in a bad mood.

I know... you’re busy..too busy to figure out what to do. It’s not that you’re not nice but you just need some suggestions. Ok.. here they are:

man helping with dishes Hold the door open for someone.

Say “Good Morning” to someone you see but don’t know.

Make coffee or tea for the person who usually gets it for you.

Offer to run an errand for a busy mom or someone ill.

Call someone up and say hello.... speak to them over the phone, not just via email or text.

Knowing so many of you... I’ll bet you do the above every day, but I’d bet if you put your mind to it, you could think of just one more
“nice” thing you could do today.

And if you’d like... how about sharing it with us.

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Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366

Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA

General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Kathy - I like seeing someone do something nice for someone they do not know. That random act of kindness sparks that kindness in others.

Oct 04, 2012 11:24 PM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Hmmm, I have to think about that one, but I sure will take you up on it and do something nice for someone today!!!

Oct 05, 2012 12:07 AM

Kathy Sheehan

Bay Equity, LLC 770-634-4021 - Atlanta, GA

Senior Loan Officer

Good Morning Kathy! I absolutely will find something to do today.

Oct 05, 2012 12:44 AM

Kathryn Maguire

GreatNorfolkHomes.com (757) 560-0881 - Chesapeake, VA

Serving Chesapeake, Norfolk, VA Beach

I love this! Personally, I think that every day should be Do Something Nice Day but this just gives me extra incentive.

Oct 05, 2012 12:45 AM

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty

Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL

Florida Space Coast Homes

I helped someone learn how to use the copy machine....does that count.

Oct 05, 2012 01:02 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Janis- I bet you don't even have to be reminded... you just are!

Gary- same here... but sometimes down here it can really test you. I can just see you doing something nice everyday without even thinking.

Bobbie- you're so right. Just like when you're at a sales counter and the cashier has a frown on, if you just give them a nice smile, they'll usually give one right back to you!

BARFF- oh how funny! You feeling ok?

Frank- you know what they say... listen to your mother!

BLiz- Don't forget Miss Manners ... she's always with you!!!

Joanna- it's funny isn't it.... just be nice!

Tom- those acts are the ones that people always remember!

Kristin- you'll probably do it just because it comes normally to you.

Kathy- And I know you will. Have a Great Friday!

Kathryn- I do as well. It sure would make a lot of people including ourselves feel good.

Oct 05, 2012 01:02 AM

Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.

pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA

SF NYC LA

Being nice comes pretty natural to me... but, I'm sure I can find some extra nice thing to do today. Thanks for the post, Kathy.

Oct 05, 2012 01:15 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Kathy didn't know there was a NICE day! I for one do lots of 'nice' stuff every day, whether it's a smile at a sales person, a conversation, a joke, all kinds of little things. Just a way of life! I like NICE day!

Oct 05, 2012 01:28 AM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

I also like the idea of a nice day but happen to think that every day should be a nice day. Life is too short NOT to make every day a nice day!

Oct 05, 2012 01:59 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Kathy, I am sitting here smiling. Love the reminder that today is 'Nice Day.' A local school district has that motto in every school lobby. I think that is a great way to teach kids to be nice every day.

Guess, I will attend birthday party tonight for friend & former co-worker who is turning 65.

Oct 05, 2012 05:50 AM

Andrew Capelli

Troy, MI

Kathy: Very nice post! It inspired me to actually call a friend of mine and wish him Happy Birthday instead of just writing a birthday post on his Facebook page. I could tell he really appreciated it, so thanks for helping spread some good karma! :)

Oct 05, 2012 06:04 AM

James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Hi Kathy you'll be happy to know a nurse was placing what they call a pic into my arm today and I did not know the stuffing out of him. that was my nice deed for the day but no one else needs to push it

Oct 05, 2012 06:15 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Hi Kathy,

As far as I'm concerned, you can't be nice enough. Everyone should practice being nice on a daily basis. People should play nice in the sandbox, say nice things, be nice and courteous - it doesn't cost a cent. Being nice is a great way to practice the Freedom we are so privileged to have in the U.S.A.

Oct 05, 2012 07:00 AM

Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

Yeah, family crap!

Oct 05, 2012 07:10 AM

Don Sabinske

Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN

Sabinske & Associates Inc.

NOW, I have only a few hours to do something nice. Thanks for the headsup, Kathy. I will try to get something nice done yet today. Maybe a back rub for my wife.

Oct 05, 2012 07:46 AM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Hi Kathy, you always keep us informed about these special days....and I like NICE Day. But it is a shame we have to remind some people to be nice....:)

Oct 05, 2012 07:51 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy,

Great reminder, I love doing something nice every day...with everyone we meet...I can count 4 nices so far, from lunch time to being on the phone with someone who straighted out something for us. A

Oct 05, 2012 08:24 AM

Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage

Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL

Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

And even meet your new neighbors and bring them welcome gifts.

Oct 05, 2012 12:27 PM

Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant

Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC

Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Hi Kathy....We all know we should be Nice every day....I try and even if the response is not what it should be sometime...I feel good being nice especially even to total strangers.

Not sure why your post was not featured..however I suggested even this last in the day...the Gods can change their minds.

Hope you had a fun day being nice too.

Oct 05, 2012 01:22 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Every day should be a Do Something Nice Day.

Have an outstanding weekend and be sure to have your camera in hand to capture the special moments.

Oct 05, 2012 11:49 PM

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