I have been paying it forward at work, and it 's appreciated by one out of four. The other's feel they are entitled. I left a Christmas present in one office for a coworkers child, and I'm wondering when she is going to acknowledge it. I pay forward with my neighbors, and it is appreciated. I have a couple of quilting friends that I know are appreciative, and love the responses when they get something they are not expecting. I have been the recipient of surprises from my friend Dotty, and I know she gets pleasure out of playing it forward. My friend Bev, and I have been paying it forward for a long time. Even though we have never met, we have become friends.. ad look forward to hearing from each other on the board Life is so good...