gentleness . what is gentleness? showing consideration and personal concern for others
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Gentleness
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What is Gentleness?
Showing consideration and personal concern for others
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“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes
are truly endless.”
—Mother Teresa
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1. Think of Others
A gentle person builds relationships in many “small” ways, such as a friendly greeting, a kind word, or
a thoughtful deed.
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2. Choose Words Carefully
Words can hurt and words can heal. Use words to build others up instead
of tearing them down.
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3. Handle With Care
It’s easier to protect relationships and property than it is to repair
unnecessary damage.
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Discussion Starters1. What are some ways people show kindness to
one another at work?
2. How do kind and thoughtful words improve relationships?
3. Acts of kindness tend to make everyone feel better. Why do you think this is so?
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