London, Nov. 12: What makes people happy? Just a simple act of kindness, such as a sincere compliment or an “i love you” from the partner or even a “thank you” from the boss, a new study in Britain has found.
Researchers have carried out the study and found that a well-timed compliment about appearance is the “biggest little thing” that can make a difference to someone’s day, the Daily Express reported.
The study, based on a poll of 3,000 people, also found that being told “I love you” by a partner was the second-best thing, followed by a surprise note or card from a loved one, or having a cuddle. Finding money you had forgotten about in a pocket of an old pair of trousers completed the top five.
A spokesman for Clinton Cards, which carried out the poll, said: “Sometimes it really is the small things which can make such a difference. Whether it’s a simple thank-you from someone after you’ve gone out of your way to help them, or a compliment on your appearance — a thing like that can cheer you up.” Three-quarters of people feel happier after witnessing a random act of kindness, while almost 97% consider themselves kind, a quarter would not help a mum.
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