What is your definition of a nice person? The people in my life are confusing me on this issue. Need knew perspective.
2006-10-25 12:04:56 · 18 answers · asked by sandie 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Native NEW YORKER why do I feel you are shouting at me?
2006-10-25 12:16:12 · update #1
Even Satan is nice.....Con artists have to be nice otherwise they couldn't swindle you......most people have to be nice to survive the flow of society, so don't equal nice as good.....
A really nice person to me is somebody who gives of themselves unconditionally, a neighbor that bakes you cookies, people that call you on your birthday or when your sick, put money in your parking meter........will do things and not ask for something back in exchange (remember when) or I do this for you why don't you do this for me.........you asked a good question and I could go on and on.....
good luck
2006-10-25 12:16:43 · answer #1 · answered by Patrick 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all, New Yorkers are naturally rude..I know this because I used to live in new york, for a few years. And I am a nice person, but living in New York has changed me a bit. To me, the main characterization of a nice person is one who would never hurt anybody's feelings, help others in need, has kind words when they are needed, and they are not judgmental. A nice person gives up his/her seat on the bus for an elderly person. A nice person always considers other people's feelings.
2006-10-25 20:50:29 · answer #2 · answered by tootsie38 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the definition. When I say 'nice' I generally use it to mean 'kind', 'non-judgemental' and 'giving' - like some of the altruism described on the board, people who give because they want to, who don't assume a superior position to others, who have empathy and compassion - these things stem from being a genuinely decent person, in my opinion.
But being insincerely 'nice' can be employed by anyone for the sake of profit (e.g. salesmen) or for 'keeping up appearances' - society. (Just think of all the bitching that goes on at work although everyone is 'nice' to each other on the face of it). Your task is to to distinguish between the two. You get bettter at it as you get older. Good luck!
2006-10-25 19:33:27 · answer #3 · answered by edith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in my opinion, a nice person thinks not only for himself but for the benefit of others as well... A nice person, doesn't expect anything in return with the help he offers.. A nice person cares for others...
He listens to other people's reason and accepts his fault and apologies for it.
I am a nice person that can be nasty sometimes... it only shows that I'm only human... not perfect like every one else.
2006-10-25 20:10:04 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Sapphire 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nice person is showing your true colors and being real and true to those in your life.
In a kind and loving way , treating others with tender love and affection. It requires a selfless heart.
But in no means gives people the right to take advantage of you.
2006-10-25 19:08:03 · answer #5 · answered by J♥ 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A nice person is a happy person,who is well balanced and strong enough and confident to be supportive to others.someone who is too nice however is not a complete character....so niceness can be false....the opposite of nice is someone who is nasty...
2006-10-25 19:17:06 · answer #6 · answered by chav24 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice is a relative term. You can be nice to someone and horrible to someone else.
2006-10-25 19:26:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nice person is someone who is friendly and uses tact when speaking to others.
2006-10-25 19:13:07 · answer #8 · answered by ExoTicA 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A nice person is polite, and mannerly, caring and understanding, not rude, a pleasant person to be around.
2006-10-25 19:08:04 · answer #9 · answered by koni 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
SInce that is very fluid, a nice person may be one that doesn't dis on you at their MySpace site
2006-10-25 19:06:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋