"Gifts You Can Give 

Year-Round"

The gift of PRAISE

Appropriate mention, right in front of the 

other fellow, of superior qualities or 

of a job or deeds well done.

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The gift of CONSIDERATION

Putting yourself in another's shoes and 

thus providing your genuine understanding 

of his side of the story.

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The gift of CONCESSION

Humbly saying at just the right time, 

"I am sorry, you are right and I am wrong".

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The gift of GRATITUDE

Never forgetting to say "Thank You" 

and never failing to mean it.

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The gift of ATTENTION

When the other fellow speaks, 

listen attentively.  If his words are directed 

to you personally, meet his eye squarely.

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The gift of INSPIRATION

Plant seeds of courage and action 

in another person's heart.

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Resolve to give these gifts each day.

You will be pleasantly surprised 

at what you will receive in return.

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