Smile at people who take your money in stores, whether they smile back or not.

Skip the token advice. Let them talk it out.

Buy the red one.

Accept that you won’t really be teaching that driver a lesson.

Add a genuine thank you at the end of an email when someone does something for you, even when it’s their responsibility.

Watch your umbrella / purse / elbows / backpack when you’re near someone else’s face.

Squeeze the hand you’re holding.

Get out on the dance floor first.

Don’t point out how bad those pants look. They didn’t wear them to bug you.

Listen to that great song twice. Or 100 times.

Be on time.

Own your mistake, even if you could ambiguously leave it on someone else’s plate.

Carry your favorite candy always.

That email forward or “repost this status if you…”? Break the chain.

Take what you dish out.

Offer your seat to someone who looks more tired than you, regardless of their age or gender.

Bring something great to a friend’s party, not just a re-gift of what someone brought to yours.

Take pictures of sunsets.

Ask someone how they are — truly are — and listen to the answer, whether or not they ask you the same question in return.

Hold the elevator door. Don’t pretend you don’t see them.

Do the chore before you’re asked, without pointing it out for credit.

Enjoy things unironically.

Have dessert without letting everyone at the table know how guilty you feel for doing it.

Laugh at even the lame jokes.

Extend grace.