Doughnuts were used for random acts of kindness that kept his business top of mind.

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And maybe that's why people are engaging in random acts of kindness on Election Day, psychologists said.

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The random acts of kindness by well meaning strangers have a downside.

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And there is nothing more word-of-mouth-worthy than surprise and delight random acts of brand kindness toward your consumers.

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