Nice isn't as important as kind. But nice is so much better than thoughtless. The world needs more niceness. But more importantly, the world needs more kindness.
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Not Nice
Being not nice isn't the same thing as being not good. Just like being nice doesn't equate to being good. Nice is mask; put on, at best, out of desperation to please, and at worst, to deceive. If you're going for good, then choose to be kind, not nice.
Nice
It's a wonderful thing to be genuinely nice. But if you force yourself to act nice, for the sake of appearances, the pressure will ultimately do you in. All it takes is one final run-in with a thoughtless jerk, and that pressure-cooker of a "nice" facade will burst. Then, heaven help that jerk. It might … Continue reading Nice
Nice
"Nice" can get a bad rap because most of the time it comes across as insincere. And, that's because, frankly, it reeks of effort. Nice people seem to work at being so, and it's usually for ulterior motives. Whether it's an outright manipulation, or simply a tactic for people pleasing, acting nice tends to rub … Continue reading Nice
Nice
Being nice seems to get a bad rap these days. But I believe it's because most people think they're being conned when someone appears to be too nice. That's because a lot of people that appear to be nice are faking it for ulterior motives. Also, not that many people act nice anymore, so it's … Continue reading Nice
Nice
People would prefer you to be nice. Being nice is staying quiet, being polite, and putting in the effort not to ruffle feathers. That's all well and good, but it's not always the best option. Being nice is nice, but it's not the same as being kind. Sometimes being kind means speaking up against bad … Continue reading Nice