The Importance Of Generosity

Why is generosity important? Being generous can make people feel great because they feel like they made someone happy. Generosity is one of the most important traits that my family taught me. Generosity is being nice and not expecting something in return. Doing good deeds with good intentions will lead to beneficial results. Throughout life, everyone develops a trait from their family or friends that usually sticks with the individual for the rest of his or her life.

At a young age, I learned about generosity when I gave money to one of my cousins so that she can buy an ice cream. The adults in my family taught me how to be generous. My dad has always helped out his family and people with money problems. For instance, my dad sends money to his siblings, grandsons, and granddaughters that are in Mexico. My dad has always helped out our family members, but he doesn't send money as often because sometimes our family members don’t pay him back. They say that they have the money to

I give them time, love, and attention. My friends and I also give each other things that we don’t use or like. When I hang out with my friends sometimes one of us pays for the food or snacks that we get when we are going to watch a movie or in general. We always switch, we say “ you paid for the last item, so I will pay for this one” or we just buy things for each other without expecting something in return. My friends and I never let one of us pay for everything all the time. When one of my friends wants to hang out I always try to go with her even though it is only going to put gas. By going with her, she will have someone to talk to so that she doesn’t feel lonely. I ask one of my friend that lives by me if she wants to go to the movies with my little sister and I. My friend usually says yes because she wants to spend time with us. Giving time or attention should not be underestimated because they are valuable resources that can be helpful for