Being NICE to everyone!

Being nice has its own advantages. I’m quite sure that it’s more rewarding to be a nice, polite, decent person, always willing to help the ones around you because this type of behavior will bring you a lot of satisfactions.

"Be nice to everyone, always smile and appreciate things because it could all be gone tomorrow! "

(Ed Sheeran)

But obviously like all the good things, being nice to EVERYONE is difficult. But here are a few steps for those trying to be nice:

1. Acknowledge other people. When you're walking past someone, even a stranger, acknowledge their presence with a simple "hello" or "hi," or even just a wave or a nod in their direction. Letting people know you see them is nice; it makes people feel a little more special. Say "good morning" to your fellow classmates and teachers or coworkers in the morning when you walk into school or your work place. You'll soon earn a reputation as a nice person.
2. Ask people how they are doing. Take the time to ask someone how things are going in their lives, without being nosy or intrusive. If they seem resistant to talking, don't push them to say more than they feel like saying. But when they are talking, do listen!
3. Be a good listener. Listen when other people are talking to you. It isn't nice to just ignore other people's opinions and stories. Give them time to speak, just as you'd like them to give you time to speak if your positions were reversed. Being nice doesn't mean letting yourself get pushed around. If you're talking to a stranger who starts to make you uncomfortable, it's okay to excuse yourself and walk away.
4. Be courteous. Always say "please," "thank you" and "you're welcome." Be patient, observant, and considerate. Treat people with respect, even those you don't particularly want to get to know. Don't forget to always say "Excuse me" instead of "MOVE!" when someone's in your way. People aren't the ground that you can just spit on, they are living beings like you. If you are respectful to that person, that person will usually act the same way.If you're on public transportation and an elderly or a disabled person gets on board, offer your seat. It's the nice thing to do.If you see someone in need of a little help picking up something he or she dropped or reaching something from a high shelf, help out.
5. Be positive. When your friends look to you for advice or just to set the mood of a conversation, don't be negative or critical. Keep looking for the positive in any given situation. Cheer them up. There are two sides to every situation: the positive side and the negative side. Nice people help others see the bright side of things. Praise your friends' accomplishments. If your friend does a good job on a test or wins a prize, tell him or her congratulations!Compliment your friends. If you have a friend who doesn't like her hair, tell her you think it's gorgeous, or compliment her on her pretty smile.
6. Be humble. Do you tend to look down your nose at people who are different or "weird"? It's not nice to believe that you are better than other people. You're an individual, but everybody has their struggles, and being nice to one another makes life better for everyone. Everybody is equal, and when you talk about how great you are, you make others feel less valuable. Don't brag or have a high ego. If you accomplished something great, that's certainly something to be proud of - just make sure to acknowledge the people who helped you along the way.Don't judge people until you really know them. Don't make assumptions about people based on how they look or speak. Realize that first impressions don't always reveal the truth
7. Fill your days with small acts of kindness. Those little, everyday things, like holding the door for a teacher you don't know, or smiling at someone who isn't always nice to you - they don't seem to matter much, but in the end, doing these will make you seem like a much nicer person.
8. Don't discriminate. Be equally nice to everyone. Maybe you're nice to your friends and teachers, but if you aren't nice to people who aren't cool or popular, you're not actually a nice person.
9. Offer to help. If you see your mom or dad struggling to juggle all the chores that need to be done, offer to help. Put others before yourself when you have energy and time to spare. Your nice acts will definitely be rewarded in the long run, so don't be self-centered. Don't wait to be asked to help out. Learn how to spot times when other people are in need.Find creative ways to help! Help your siblings with homework, listen to your spouse's idea for a new project, make breakfast for your family, walk the dog, drive your sister to school, and so on.
10. Learn how to share. Sharing can mean dividing your dessert in half to give some to your younger sibling, or it can mean giving up something bigger, like your time, space or words of wisdom. Being generous is part of what it means to be nice. Try not to take more than you give, and when you are able, give more than you take.

 

And remember:

"Being nice to someone you dislike doesn't mean you are fake, it means you are mature enough to control your emotions!"