Being nice is a quality that should be world wide. From a young age it should be engraved that you get what you give in this world, and you should always treat others with dignity and respect. I try to live my life by these principals. I am kind to others, I always ask permission, and I treat you how I would hope you will treat me. That being stated just because I carry myself with etiquette and manners always behaving nicely does not by any means qualify me as a push-over. I speak my mind about issues I think are important and I stand up for myself and what I believe in.

Being nice and able to speak your mind means, you do not have to tear others down to make your point. You are educated and have done your research, so after you finish talking no one has anything to say back because you know how to be savvy with your words without name calling or complaining. When those who are always sure to speak with dignity and grace have the rare occasion of raising their voice, others listen because it is not an overused tactic used to get attention.

Being a nice individual, you probably volunteer for more things than you are willing to admit to. People automatically assume this means you are easily taken advantage of. News flash to all those who believe this misconstrued conception: I am getting life experience, meeting new people, and getting the opportunity to learn new things while you are sitting at home. While we may be overly asked to take part in an event, remember we are being asked for a reason, you are wanted there! People know who you are because you do show up and trust that you will be an vital part of the program as well as a strong representative for the community. Oh, and when you have something you need volunteers for you have tons of friends that I am sure owe you a favor or two.

Being nice also does not make you neutral. Nice, kind, and caring individuals should by far be considered the most dangerous of them all, the bomb that can drop at any point. As we are kind with our words and steer clear of speaking poorly of others, what have you been saying to us? The nice ones are those who everybody goes to complain to, and thus they hold all the secrets. When you disregard your nice friends as being push-overs or easy to manipulate, just remember we are stronger than you know and know more than you think.