Question

1. making connections

being kind opens up many different possibilities to start or develop a social connection with someone. kind acts such as a buying someone a thoughtful present or even just a coffee strengthens friendships, and that in itself is linked to improved mood.
similarly, charities offer the opportunity to connect with someone on the other side of the world through donating to improve their life. volunteering also opens up new circles of people to connect with, both other volunteers and those you are helping.

guiding questions
question 4 of 6
how can being kind affect your social relationships?
a being kind can bring you closer to people.
b being kind can encourage your friends to be kind, too.
c being kind can show people the best version of yourself.
d being kind can encourage you to remove selfish people from your life.

Explanation:

The text states that kind acts like buying a present or coffee strengthen friendships (a form of social connection). Charities and volunteering also create opportunities to connect with others (other volunteers and those being helped). So, being kind helps in forming and strengthening social bonds, which means it brings one closer to people.

Answer:

A. Being kind can bring you closer to people.