6 Ways to Celebrate National Say Something Nice Day
After one of the longest winter seasons ever recorded in various parts of the Northern hemisphere, soon we’ll see the pleasant days of summer, and we can look forward to a day worth remembering this June 1st. What better way to spread the warmth than celebrating National Say Something Nice Day? Originating from South Carolina in the year 2006, National Say Something Nice Day is new as far as official national days go. By the establishment of this annual commemoration, it is hoped to help fight bullying and promote civility especially in troubled times. Why not join the festivities in your own way? For ideas, start here:
Say something nice in person at work.
Put the smartphone down or look up from the computer for a moment and take a minute to compliment someone. Kindness is contagious, and most times it only takes one person to spark a movement of everyone saying nice things. Imagine the atmosphere you’ll create by encouraging your team to say something nice to each other and to every single client they meet on the day.
Hand write it.
Even better, write notes of thanks and well-wishes to your customers. Think along the lines of your local coffee shop baristas writing a quick message on a takeaway cup, or maybe your town’s B&B sending a couple of sentences on company stationery for the regular guest. It could be nice for them to learn from you directly how grateful you are for their business through the years.
Start a Say Something Nice Board.
Those who run a store or restaurant with wall space to spare can start a Say Something Nice Board leading up to the occasion. With good results, you might even consider keeping it up all year long. Check out these full color custom cork boards and framed memo boards to get the ball rolling.
Lead by example on social media.
Far too many people are using social media to rant and vent, or worse, speak ill of others without just cause. Your business can lead by example in encouraging others to change the script. Make it even more engaging with a question – “What is the nicest thing anyone has ever said to you?” could elicit some interesting answers.
Commemorate it with a t-shirt.
A free t-shirt with a refreshing message on it? Why, yes, please! There’s a good reason why organizations like the NBA have taken to giving away t-shirts — just imagine the potential of a nice tee worn proudly throughout the year. Think of a nice message to print on a shirt or pick one from a list of ready compliments.
Do something nice, too.
Celebrated later in the year, National Do Something Nice Day may be a different occasion altogether, but any community could always use more good deeds, right? What’s more, it’s another awesome commemoration that’s never too early to gear up for with your team.
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