But if governments want people to be more generous, can they do much about it?

ECONOMIST: Why a new golden age of philanthropy may be dawning

The events sparked a lot of comment about how generous foreigners could be, what the Chinese could learn from them, and whether modern China is becoming a soulless place.

BBC: A love-hate relationship

To do so takes the ability to be patient, generous with your time, and sincerely care about others.

FORBES: R-E-S-P-E-C-T: How To Earn Respect At Work

Of course, the companies have to be in a qualifying industry, but the Irish are pretty darned generous about their definition.

FORBES: White '97

Study in yeshiva is a sacrifice of time by which one signals commitment to an ultra-orthodox community that may be concerned about free-riders those who would benefit from the community's generous provision of mutual aid without contributing their share.

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