Negative people. They're like human black holes that suddenly come out of nowhere and suck the life out of you. You try to stay positive and remain strong.... but their negativity ends up completely draining you. You feel exhausted.
Hard to believe, right? You're not one of those people. You're always happy. You always have nice things to say. You smile at strangers.
You've been told to "be nice" since you were little. But what does "be nice" mean as an adult? Well.. first of all... smile. For the most part, if you smile at someone, they won't do anything but smile back.
Be courteous. Always say "please," "thank you" and "you're welcome." Be patient, observant, and considerate. Treat people with respect. Even if you don't particularly like someone at first, they could end up being a really interesting and kind person. Don't forget "Excuse me" instead of "MOVE!". Remember: People aren't dogs or the ground you spit on, they are living beings like you. If you are respectful to that person, that person will have to act the same way.
Be sincere. Don't be nice as a means to an end. If you just want to be nice so that you can gain preferential treatment, it's quite the opposite of being nice-it's deceptive, shallow and cruel. Be nice because you want to look back on your life and know that you were a nice person, no matter what. Be nice because you feel like you willingly want to.
Do those little things. Those little, everyday things, like holding the door for a someone you don't know, or smiling at someone who isn't always nice to you- those little tiny things that don't seem to matter much, but in the end, you come off as a much nicer person and you also show that you sincerely and genuinely care.
Always remember the Golden Rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated.And respect them for who they are. don't change them. Even though some people may not be nice to you at first, they'll come around eventually.
Finally... if you're on Facebook... like this page: JUST BE NICE. It was created by a friend of mine... and is a great place to visit when you're having one of those days where you need a little "niceness." Post your thoughts on the wall... and share it with all your friends. Cause it's about time we're all just a little bit NICER to one another. <3
Hard to believe, right? You're not one of those people. You're always happy. You always have nice things to say. You smile at strangers.
You've been told to "be nice" since you were little. But what does "be nice" mean as an adult? Well.. first of all... smile. For the most part, if you smile at someone, they won't do anything but smile back.
Be courteous. Always say "please," "thank you" and "you're welcome." Be patient, observant, and considerate. Treat people with respect. Even if you don't particularly like someone at first, they could end up being a really interesting and kind person. Don't forget "Excuse me" instead of "MOVE!". Remember: People aren't dogs or the ground you spit on, they are living beings like you. If you are respectful to that person, that person will have to act the same way.
Be sincere. Don't be nice as a means to an end. If you just want to be nice so that you can gain preferential treatment, it's quite the opposite of being nice-it's deceptive, shallow and cruel. Be nice because you want to look back on your life and know that you were a nice person, no matter what. Be nice because you feel like you willingly want to.
Do those little things. Those little, everyday things, like holding the door for a someone you don't know, or smiling at someone who isn't always nice to you- those little tiny things that don't seem to matter much, but in the end, you come off as a much nicer person and you also show that you sincerely and genuinely care.
Always remember the Golden Rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated.And respect them for who they are. don't change them. Even though some people may not be nice to you at first, they'll come around eventually.
Finally... if you're on Facebook... like this page: JUST BE NICE. It was created by a friend of mine... and is a great place to visit when you're having one of those days where you need a little "niceness." Post your thoughts on the wall... and share it with all your friends. Cause it's about time we're all just a little bit NICER to one another. <3
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