A grand idea!

We have an idea.  It goes past putting on that happy face for the season, but goes to doing something good "first".  For the next little bit, be the first to say hello on the street, to open a door for someone else (m or f), to offer a compliment, to smile, etc. 

That's right. Just do it first.  How can it hurt?

We are very serious about this. These nice things shouldn't be just at this time of year but why not start now?  Please, thank you, thanks a lot for that, you look great, what a nice day, how are you....get the hint. 

Try it for a day or two. See if the shoe fits better.