Is being kind good for you? - 6 Minute English

How do you feel when you are kind to someone? The benefits of kindness have been attracting the attention of psychologists in recent years. Neil and Sam open their hearts, talk about the topic and teach you related vocabulary.
This week's question
In 2021, a global survey conducted for the BBC’s ‘Kindness Test’ asked people to name their top five random acts of kindness. So which kind act came top?
a) giving someone a smile
b) giving someone a hug
c) giving someone your time to just listen
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary
random act of kindness
small action done to help someone else or to make them feel happy
counter-intuitive
not happening in the way you would expect it to
yummy
delicious; tasting very good
warm glow
inner feeling of happiness at doing something kind for others
compassion
strong feeling of empathy for the suffering of others and a wish to help them
fluffy
soft and woolly; considered not serious or important
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[@wagnarok4162]

Often, all we need is a simple act of kindness at the right time. Many people long for a more social life, and they feel that will get back a degree of normally. A rare but narrow window of opportunity it´s already opened. What, though, if it seems that something prevent us from performing good deeds? Regardless who the other are, we all must be unselfish and avoid greed. After all, God takes note and He keenly aware of our pain. Amazing topic, BBC. Must appreciated.

[@bbclearningenglish]

Thank you for your positive feedback, Wagnarok. We are glad our programme has inspired you to write such a nice comment.

[@romanisayev4826]

Sam's voice is another example for kindness😊

[@doaagamal4222]

Totally agree with you 😍💕

[@trangdieu.18c]

VOCABULARY IN THIS VIDEO 1. Motivated: very keen to do something or achieve something, especially because you find it interesting or exciting 2. Random act of kindness : small action done to help someone else or to make them feel happy 3. Counter-intuitive : not happening in the way you would expect it to 4. Yummy : delicious; tasting very good 5. Warm glow : inner feeling of happiness at doing something kind for others 6. Compassion : strong feeling of empathy for the suffering of others and a wish to help them 7. Fluffy : soft and woolly; considered not serious or important ALL THE BEST FOR YOU ^^

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Thanks

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It’s useful

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[@cristinamoyano9365]

I like to help people

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[@jayamohan9988]

I am really fond of all the BBC Learning programmes. Your way of teaching is amazing as well the subjects you choose are always great. This talk about kindness is heart touching. Thanks al lot to BBC team.

[@Sherik_m]

Random act of kindness should be done everywhere!

[@Romo1799]

This 🌍 needs more kindness❤

[@KumarKumar-fn4sx]

BBC has taken up a very noble endeavor . People will be away from psycho somatic problems and teenagers can be kept away from smoking, drinking and drug abuse. May god blossom your consciousness, all the members of BBC team

[@hungvu-gi8mv]

Sharing a topic for every English learner is also kind. Thank to BBC a lot

[@irenefang246]

Thanks, BBC for a helpful lesson as usual. My note while listening A random act of kindness such as helping strangers to cross the road. The main topic is kindness which scientists have become very interested in. According to Dr. Campbell, kindness seems counter-intuitive at first as it can cost something as we give away presents, and money to help others without having anything in return. Actually, we can experience a sense of reward or a warm glow when we're kind to others. Our brain remembers this kind of experience and motivates us to do something kindly again and again. In the ruthless world of politics and business, people often believe that empathy is unnecessary. However, compassionate leadership in fact leads to a fairer society, lower crime rates and a higher level of public health and well-being. It actually takes courage to act with compassion.

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Kindness is everyone's must-have norm & behavior.

[@nataliprotsiuk1380]

Thank you verymuch!!!!

[@saharbiglari7057]

I appreciate BBC learning English program . It always provides really useful and informative knowledge. What’s more , A great deal of my time spends on watching this program. Also, I recommend this program to everyone that is keen on learning English. Thanks a lot. ❤❤❤

[@bbclearningenglish]

That's so lovely to hear, Sahar! Thank you for your comment, and for recommending us!

[@kimsejeongkpop2507]

Thank you BBC for learning English 💜

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Hi mam

[@risabardon6000]

Some people call this “kindfullness”. Giving kindness to others makes you happy as much as doing mindfulness I think❤️

[@6bgb366]

Excellent way to give kindness to others

[@shamilmk9461]

Kindness should be shown where you get respect ..

[@goahead99]

I am always looking forward to new 6 minutes video, it is so so helpful and help me learn so many good things, Thank you for your sharing 💚

[@bbclearningenglish]

You are welcome, Gemma.

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Hi

[@ritikahmedazad4442]

Me to Alice

[@user-un9it7wg5h]

Kindness is need in a Social life and for activites in a Church, School... all need compation

[@Englishcoast]

Thank you

[@sueliishiyama4781]

When we do random acts of kindness, we probably will receive a heartfelt smile.

[@user-ki7re7iz5y]

ruthless, outcome, lower crime rates, wellbeing, practical

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Hi from Egypt 🌹🌹

[@shaikarif9773]

In our busy lives we not have time to share love & care kindness 🌝It is good to spend time with near & dear atleast smile

[@bbclearningenglish]

So true!

[@sonubawa8070]

hii niell you and your voice 👌🎧❤️

[@maineyepes8396]

Politics involves fierce debate and criticism of anyone who disagrees with you but are those who belive it doesn t have to be like that a movement called compassion in politics "Compassionate leadership leads to inclusive cooperative outcomes which lead to fairer societies lower crime rates" Wow ! Super !! En la política por lo general se agreden unos con otros en las campañas políticas para desprestigiasen etc y lo que quiere el pueblo es propuestas reales y que sean cumplidas no peleas sin sentido esto lleva a la violencia. Por otra parte sonreír una palabra o un gesto amable, mostrar compasión o sentirla y ser amable es de valientes.

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Good

[@dcmirsabbir]

Love to hear your voice brothers & sisters ❤️🇧🇩.

[@tgchan]

Thank you/

[@cooking_worldxx7]

Random act of kindness a such inredible thing we can do . For exmaple we can write a supporter comment to keep going and the same time improving my english .

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❤

[@yellow_face2137]

good vid

[@lenamiss84]

Vocabulary from this video BBC 6-minute English "Is being kind good for you?": - A random act of kindness (n) - a small thing people do to be kind to others. Such as giving someone a smile; giving someone a hug or just your time to just listen. - Counter-intuitive (adj) - something doesn't happen in the way you expect it to. Exp: What can seem counter-intuitive because giving can cost something of ourselves, is that we could experience a sense of reward when we're kind to others. Intuitive (adj) - based on feelings rather than facts or proof. Exp: Most people have an intuitive sense of right and wrong. - A warm glow (n) - a pleasant inner feeling of happiness for doing something kind to others. Exp: The giver of kindness and receiver experiences what scientists call a warm glow - an inner feeling of happiness. - Ruthless (adj) - not thinking or worrying about any pain caused to others, cruel; without pity or sorry for the cruel thing you have done to others. Exp: Some people believe that to succeed in this world you have to be ruthless. a ruthless world. There's no place for kindness in the ruthless world of politics or business. - Compassion (n) - a strong feeling of sympathy for the suffering or bad luck of others and a wish to help them. Exp: I was hoping she might show a little compassion. Compassionate (adj) Exp: Compassionate leadership leads us to inclusive, cooperative outcomes which lead to fairer societies, lower crime rates, and higher levels of health and well-being. - Dismiss (v) - to decide something or someone is not important or not worth considering; to stop or remove, put something away. Exp: Kindness is something dismissed as women have been dismissed as something fluffy. It would be a nice idea but not really practical. - Fluffy (adj) - soft and wooly, considered not serious or important. Thanks for your video. It would be one of the greatest random acts of kindness when you release so many videos for us to learn English.

[@arazali3831]

Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The people of a household are not granted kindness but that it will benefit them.” Khalid ibn Ma’dan reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah Almighty is kind. He loves kindness and is pleased by it. He offers support for it, that which is not offered for harshness.”

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[@lifesymphony2024]

I'm only nice to those who are nice to me. I don't believe giving kindness and love to those who don't deserve it.

[@shirinkarimova210]

Bbc l write your stories on a notebook every day

[@user-oo2bs3md2k]

Random acts of kindness 舉手之勞/善行/善舉 Good Samaritan 好心人/ help someone who is in need. It takes all kinds. Do small good deeds.It needn't to be huge.

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OK comprise kindness andunkidness

[@RaquelPerez-pr6fn]

👍👍👏👌👌😺

[@alexbraz4255]

Unfortunately here in Brazil it is not so common to see these acts in the streets. So sad!

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Compassionate woolly fluffy

[@ahmadrezazamangir3482]

The common language in human society is smile.

[@bbclearningenglish]

That's very true.

[@asafjamal2695]

Heyy

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Nước Đức bắt Tay nước Anh là cơ rất khỏe

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What were you doing last night ( an action continu in the past) this is correct What have you done yesterday .( This is incorrect sentence because present perfect an action stated in the past and result of it.)

[@SapphireNguyen]

What about doing good things for them and just receiving arguments and negative words? So many times, Im geting kinda tired now. Just care about my closest circle and that's all. It's meaningless to try to hwlp people when they don't need it, such a waste of your precious time and energy

[@ElisabethDormann-ig5sc]

Ich wünsche mir anschließend eine Übersetzung in Deutsch! 🙏

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this is text IELTS .with me is very hart with people begins