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Generosity (also called largesse) is the virtue of being liberal in giving, often as gifts. [1] Generosity is regarded as a virtue by various world religions and philosophies and is often celebrated in cultural and religious ceremonies.
Kindness is a type of behavior marked by acts of generosity, consideration, rendering assistance, or concern for others, without expecting praise or reward in return. It is a subject of interest in philosophy, religion, and psychology.
Dāna (Devanagari: दान, IAST: Dāna) [2] is a Sanskrit and Pali word that connotes the virtue of generosity, charity or giving of alms, in Indian religions and philosophies. [3] [4]: 634–661 In Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, dāna is the practice of cultivating generosity.
Participants were more generous with their lesser-earning friends, splitting the $100 nearly 50-50. When it came to their higher-earning friends, they pocketed $65 to $70 for themselves and gifted ...
This kindness can be gifts, help, favors, or another form of generosity to another person. The word comes from the Latin word gratus, which means "pleasing" or "thankful". [1] The absence of gratitude where gratitude is expected is called ingratitude [2] or ungratefulness. [3] Gratitude has been a part of several world religions. [4]
A gift or present is an item given to someone (who is not already the owner) without the expectation of payment or anything in return.
Gifts in kind, also referred to as in-kind donations, is a kind of charitable giving in which, instead of giving money to buy needed goods and services, the goods and services themselves are given. Gifts in kind are distinguished from gifts of cash or stock .
Warm-glow giving is an economic theory describing the emotional reward of giving to others. According to the original warm-glow model developed by James Andreoni (1989, 1990), [1] [2] people experience a sense of joy and satisfaction for "doing their part" to help others.