Just Be Nice Dammit. It’s Better for Everyone.

I completely agree with this post! I always make it a point to smile and thank my waiter/waitress each time they do something for me, and I am suprised when a friend does not do the same. It makes me think that maybe they are not as nice of a person as I thought they were. How hard is it to be nice to someone that is doing something for you? The world would be a much better place if we all worked on being nice to everyone. Thanks for a great post!

LOVE this!
I just shared this on my Plain Punch fan page… and also e-mailed it to my husband

I loved your story about being nice and how it makes you feel! My Mom always said “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” I’ve always tried to live by this. I live part time in Norway and recently took a trip to Thailand. It was a 13 hour flight and I was so impressed with the crew. They were so happy, and really seemed to enjoy their job! After everyone had settled down for the long flight, I went back to the cabin area where they were all gathered and asked them where they were from because I was so curious. They were from Finland. I complimented them on the service and how delightful they had made the flight….they looked at me like I had dropped in from outer space. I felt they thought I had come back to complain or ask for something. They were gracious with their thank you’s and when I turned to leave, I heard one of them say, “What did she say?” It just felt good!

This is very much in line with my favorite print from artist Anthony Burrill… Yes!

Thank you for posting this, it’s the only way to fly!

oooph, that’s a big challenge! Reminds me of one of my favorite lyrics about people you know making fun of you or talking sh*t behind your back…”would they laugh if they knew who paid?”. So be nice to people you know too, even if they’re not with you <3

You know, pardon me for being long-winded, but your article really got me thinking Brittni. I wanted to mention one more thing. Not only is it important to be nice, but also to *have fun.* Really! Don’t be afraid to enjoy life. My mom and I were in a craft store recently. One thing I love about my Mom–she loves to laugh. She can find the funny thing about any given situation. She’s a lighthearted person, and she doesn’t hesitate to joke around with strangers. When we’re together I forget about being reserved and cautious in public. Her joviality is contagious. So we were milling about in the craft store, joking around and having a blast while looking at…glass vases?…not very laugh worthy, but we found something humorous anyway, and a random lady came up to us and said, “You know, I couldn’t help overhearing, and I wanted to tell you that it’s so NICE to see people laughing and enjoying themselves for once. It’s so refreshing! Thank you for making my day!” We thanked the lady wholeheartedly, and then she went off down another aisle and continued shopping. Me and Mom looked at eachother, grinned, and then continued cutting up, but really, that woman was the one who made OUR day. Sometimes we get so caught up in the stress and busyness of life that we forget to have fun. People need to see that. It obviously inspired that lady that day, and her kindness inspired me to want to be kind in return. Nothing but good can come of this folks, no matter how you look at it.

I’ve read so many posts about this lately, but they’ve all had a negative tone to them. They’ve all been written because people have been rude, not because people have been nice.

I’m glad that this “nice” experience inspired you. And thank you for sharing so that it could inspire the rest of us.

I was thinking about this yesterday. I went to my doctor and was waiting in the reception area when I blind man walked in, assisted by a building employee who brought him to the front desk. The man told the employee he would be ok from here and proceeded to check in. After, he asked where the chairs were and the receptionist said, “Behind you.” He turned around and used his walking stick to try finding his way around. He had a hard time finding his way around and looked confused. Everyone watched him, not bothering to offer assistance, I assume because everyone has the belief that someone with a disability doesn’t want help or they can do it themselves. But come on, why can’t you be nice and approach the man to ask if you can help him find a seat. When I did his entire face just lit up and he said, “Oh yes, thank you! I’ve never been here before.” He thanked me and that was that. Everyone in the room looked at me like I had a third eyeball and it made me ashamed for them. No one knows how to do nice things for others anymore.

Thanks for writing this! I have always loved how nice you are:)

Totally agree. I try to be as nice as possible…just because… in every situation. It is just the right thing to do.

Amen. Wholeheartedly agree! What has happened to basic good manners?! To me, that is a substantial portion of “being nice”. Just use your good manners, for Pete’s sake.

I agree with you completely. Not just niceness though, genuine kindness makes EVERYONE’S lives better!
I find that approaching potentially difficult situations (on the phone with the insurance company, etc) with an attitude of kindness not only makes the experience easier for all involved, but leaves me feeling even better than before!
Thanks for the affirmation!

I absolutely love this post. I value kindness above almost everything else.

glad you shared this, made me smile too 🙂

This post made me smile… I couldn’t agree more!

i loved that nothing happened!!! you had me there!!! 🙂 i totally agree with you, i always try to be nice with everyone… even if a total stranger that wrote me or something. it is so common to meet unpleasant people that when you meet someone really nice, you feel delighted!!! it happened to me today when i went for a cup of coffee in a very well-known pastry next to home, that is also known for delicious pastries and not that nice people working there. and today the nicest boy appeared and made me change my mind about that place! hugs! twiggs