100 days of uncomfortable things — day 74 — Take something for free

Roshan Daryanani
Jul 25, 2017 · 1 min read

Yes, yes, I know that taking things for free should never be uncomfortable. Moreover, I belong to the Sindhi community of Indians— searching for what’s free is practically our religion.

However, there are times when we feel somewhat reluctant to take something without a clear way to repay the giver somehow, or we are worried about that people will think of us as ‘takers’.

But by receiving a gift with gratitude and enthusiasm (when that’s possible, which is often) you acknowledge the giver’s…

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Roshan Daryanani

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