Random act of kindness Random act of kindness A random act of kindness is a nonpremeditated, inconsistent action designed to offer kindness towards the outside world. The phrase "practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty" was written by Anne Herbert on a placemat in Sausalito, California in 1982. It was based on the phrase "random acts of violence and senseless acts of cruelty". Herbert's book "Random Kindness and Senseless Acts of Beauty" was published in February 1993 speaking about true stories of acts of kindness. The phrase is commonly expressed as the suggestion to "Practice random acts of kindness." There are groups around
DINK (acronym) old-age social supports. Some marketers have proposed "yappie" (young affluent parent; modelled on "yuppie") as a term to describe similar couples who do have children. "DINKY" means "double income, no kids yet". A British radio sitcom "Double Income, No Kids Yet" bore that name. "GINK" means "green inclinations, no kids", referring those who choose not to have children for environmental reasons. DINK (acronym) "DINK" is an acronym that stands for "double income, no kids". It describes a childless or childfree couple where both partners receive an income. The term was coined in the 1980s at the height of yuppie culture.