So here I am, surrounded by people who, for some unknown reason, worship the adjective "nice". Don't get me wrong, it's all well and good when it is used where it belongs. But to be quite honest, the minute I hear someone described using that unoriginal and overused term, I immediately know to avoid them at all costs.
No one should ever take being called nice as a compliment. And deep down, you agree with me. Even though right now you may be thinking, "Shannon, you're being psychotic again". Yes, perhaps you're right, but hear me out.
"Nice" is a word generally used by those who dislike being upfront and rude about another person. Personally, I cannot relate. However, I genuinely applaud their ability to find good qualities in every person they meet.
Regardless, when describing someone who, in all honesty, is most likely the equivalent of the dullest, soggy piece of Wonder Bread you have ever encountered, it always begins the same way:
"Well, they're nice..."
Boom. Right there. That ellipsis. That "..." that follows this very statement indicates to me that I would never want to interact with this blank piece of cardboard that is being described. If the very first thing that comes to mind in relation to one's personality is that they are "nice", run. This is not someone that you want in your life.
I believe that people should strive to never have someone call them "nice". When someone is described this way, it means that the impression they made was abysmal.
They didn't do anything that stood out, positive or negative. I mean, come on! I would rather meet someone that makes me say "That person is fucking insane" rather than "Eh, yeah, they're nice..." because at least the former person has a personality.
Now, I'm not a terrible person. This is not to say that being nice is a negative trait. Being a nice person is appreciated and plenty of my closest friends are extremely nice. But let that go without saying!
Let something, anything, else define you: Be giving, caring, down to earth. Make those the go-to descriptions of your personality. Not "nice".
The point that I'm trying to make is to be more than just "nice". Make an impression. Make those around you know you for your passion, for your uniqueness, your quirks, your bitchiness, as soon as they meet you.
Because, to me, I want to be friends with the person who someone describes to me as "They're a total bitch". This is more interesting to me than someone who is simply good ol', vanilla "nice".
