Whether you are at the store, at work or in your neighborhood, we can all use a little more kindness.” “We hope the results of this research will showcase just how easy and cost effective it is to be kind – and for people to take action. “We all have the capacity for kindness – but we don’t always act on it,” said Krista Bourne, chief operating officer of Verizon Consumer Group. “Offering a thoughtful word or simply reaching out to your neighbor builds important connections in our communities so that everyone has a neighborhood they can rely on.” “As communities are navigating inflation and economic challenges, these findings are a clear reminder that simple acts of kindness come at little cost, and are a powerful way to strengthen our neighborhoods,” said Sarah Friar, Chief Executive Officer, Nextdoor. Write a list of lovely things about a neighborĪrrive at meetings with a neighbor on timeīring attention to the accomplishments of a neighbor Top 10 Most Cost-effective Kind Acts to Do for Neighbors Surprise a neighbor with their favorite thingsĭelving further into the perceived balance of cost and benefit, the research also defined the most cost-effective acts of kindness for neighbors, revealing the high value of gestures that come from the heart rather than the wallet. Tell a neighbor what a positive difference they made to someone else’s life Organize or join local park and beach clean ups Pay for a neighbor’s groceries at the supermarket Top 10 Overall Kindest Acts to Do for Neighbors This approach enabled a further calculation of each act’s cost-benefit ratio, or overall ‘cost-effectiveness.’ To inspire participation in National Neighbor Day, the following insights reveal the overall ‘Kindest Acts’ one can plan to do for their neighbors:
Through a joint research study with, these initial insights reveal the overall kindest, as well as the most cost-effective kind acts people can do for those in their communities.Ĭonducted through a survey of over 5,000 participants in August 2022, this initial exploration studied the perceived kindness of a collection of 385 acts, but also their perceived cost to the actor in terms of time, effort, expense and the overall benefit to the recipient.
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Nextdoor (NYSE:KIND) and Verizon (NYSE:VZ) celebrate National Neighbor Day with the release of new insights that shed light on the most impactful acts of kindness to neighbors.
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