Gifts You Can Give Year Round[NL][NL][NL]The Gift of Praise[NL]Appropriate mention, right in front of the other fellow,[NL]of superior qualities or of a job or deeds well done.[NL][NL]The Gift of Consideration[NL]Putting yourself in the other's shoes and thus [NL]providing your genuine understanding of his side of the case.[NL][NL]The Gift of Concession[NL]Humbly saying at just the right point, [NL]"I am sorry, you are right and I am wrong."[NL][NL]The Gift of Gratitude[NL]Never forgetting to say "Thank You" and never failing to mean it.[NL][NL]The Gift of Attention[NL]When the other fellow speaks, listen attentively.[NL]If his words are directed to you personally, meet his eye squarely.[NL][NL]The Gift of Inspiration[NL]Plant seeds of courage and action in the other person's heart.[NL][NL]The Gift of Personal Presence[NL]In sickness, in trouble, or in great joy,[NL]there is nothing quite equal to your personal expression of[NL]sympathy or congratulations. Resolve to give these gifts each day.[NL]You will be pleasantly surprised at what you will receive in return.[NL] vv