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 [Cover: Getty Images] You can download transcript and audio on our website: More 6 Minute English episodes: Eating bugs The benefits of boredom Personalised diets How green is nuclear energy? Why we forget the things we learn #learnenglish #kindness #bbclearningenglish