"If I see someone and I like their hat, shoes, dress, I might say so. People are always chuffed to bits. And when she is feeling sad herself, she tries to do an act of kindness. Even if it doesn't lift her mood, the other person will feel better."
"Amid a constant stream of grim headlines and online cruelty, wars abroad, bitter political fights and the daily churn of social media - where strangers pick apart one another's appearances and clothes - the moment may have struck a nerve. The problems of the world can feel vast and overwhelming, with so much that seems broken and in need of fixing."
"Imrie's suggestion was strikingly modest by comparison: start small. Notice something kind. A hat. A dress. And simply say so. You don't need money, influence or a grand plan to make someone's day better."
Barbara Imrie, a 71-year-old retired English teacher, shared simple advice about kindness when approached by staff at a café in Bath, England. She suggested noticing and complimenting people on things like their hats, shoes, or dresses, noting that people appreciate such recognition. She also emphasized performing acts of kindness when feeling sad, as they benefit others even if they don't improve one's own mood. Her brief video message went viral, reaching millions worldwide. The widespread appeal likely stems from its simplicity and timeliness—offering an accessible, modest approach to making the world better amid overwhelming global problems and online negativity.
Read at TODAY.com
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