51. Say it with chocolate: "I whip up a batch of my much-loved chocolate chip cookies and leave them for friends to find when they get home from work."
52. Pay attention: "Occasionally when I meet a friend for dinner or drinks, I make an effort to not talk about myself and my life, and focus instead solely on what's going on with my friend. Sometimes that means asking them about issues they haven't brought up in a while, their families, even dreams they've mentioned. Often I find even my closest friends think about things I'm not aware of. I end up feeling closer to them than ever and I get the sense they really feel heard."
53. Make 'em laugh: "When I think of something funny to say, I hardly ever hold back. My father, who passed away this year, was loved by his patients and colleagues for telling jokes whenever the spirit moved him. Since I inherited his sense of humor, I try to do the same -- making wise cracks in the office, saying silly things at meetings. I'm not a doctor like my father, but studies have proven that laughter has immune-boosting benefits -- so in my own way, I'm carrying on his work!"
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