This is a discussion on Is being too nice bad . within the Off Topic & Humor Discussion forums, part of the The Back Porch category; I pose this question to all . I have been told I am too nice of a guy . I have heard that more than ...
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I pose this question to all .
I have been told I am too nice of a guy .
I have heard that more than one time in life .
Some of my former employers ( that have sold biz or retired ) have said real nice guy very loyal honest.
Here is the thing - being too nice can get you taken advantge of ( know that first hand too)
Thoughts please .
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I have heard it said that "Nice guys finish last" but do not believe it. Being too nice is not a bad quality, it just seems like those who are extremely nice get walked on by those who are not.
Don't worry, the one's who take advantage of your being nice will one day get "repaid" for their unkindness. Like that other saying, "What goes around, comes around."
Stay nice, it is better to be that way than the opposite.
"A Smith & Wesson always beats 4 aces!"
The Man Prayer. "Im a man, I can change, if I have to.....I guess!" ~ Red Green
I always try to be nice or respectful to everyone until they prove they should be treated otherwise.
When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk.
"Don't forget, incoming fire has the right of way."
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I laugh too much, sounds weird I know, but it's true. It's my way of conquering nerves... problem is, it's been said that you shouldn't trust people who laugh a lot. :(
Disclaimer:
My opinion shouldn't be taken seriously due to the fact that I've been shooting guns for over 30 years and have only recently been active on gun forums, where all the real world knowledge apparently is.
Bingo.Originally Posted by msgt/ret
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'Clinging to my guns and religion
I have through experience learned that people somehow get what they deserve in THIS world.
It may not always be obvious, it may not always be quick, but it happens.
Remain a nice guy but do not be either a fool or a pushover. There is a difference between being nice and letting folks take advantage of you.
As for those who indeed screw you over, sit back and relax because they will always get theirs.
An old saying attributed to some native American Indian tribe is roughly--"Sit quietly on the bank of the river. Eventually you'll watch the bodies of your enemies float by." It is true. Stay nice. You'll come out ahead. You may even have the satisfaction of watching your enemies float by.
"Great is the guilt of an unnecessary war."
John Adams. Second President of the United States.
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Better to be nice, you don't want to join the other team!
Hiram25
You can educate ignorance, you can't fix stupid
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So...how is your sister?
j/k I was one of the nice guys, still am for the most part.
OP I know what you mean it seems good things happen to undeserving people, I try to think of it as they may win some of the battles but the good people will win the war.
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With great power comes great responsibility.-Stan Lee
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Continue to be nice, but set some boundaries. Boundaries set ahead of time are good for keeping you from being taken advantage of.
Case in point, I have a family member that I have loaned money to in the past. She has always paid it back. But we have changed the boundary now, no money. She has not asked again, I think she has a suspicion. And generally when I "loan" money I just figure I'm not getting it back. Saves some problems and keeps you from giving too much.
I prefer to live dangerously free than safely caged!
"Our houses are protected by the good Lord and a gun. And you might meet 'em both if you show up here not welcome son." Josh Thompson "Way Out Here"
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Someone once told me, "If you want people to say nice things about you when you die, you have to do nice things while you're alive."
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Maybe not but, butchering forum grammar is, and that is too bad. :)
It depend on why you are nice.
** because you being a good Christian, no.
** because you are trying to "make points" yes
** because your are submissive, maybe
** because you love others and put them 'first'. no
** because you are freighted of others. yes
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Being nice is not a bad thing. Having good manners is a good thing too, though rarely seen these days. Common sense will tell you when it is time to get unpleasant. Always remember, it is never time to treat someone rudely.
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What is freighted?
Pain is the best teacher,but nobody wants to go to his class.
When the past smothers the present, there is only desperation. When the future absorbs the present, life stands still. In either case a decision must be made because you only live now and you are only what you are now.
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I too am considered a "NICE" guy.
When people confuse NICE with WEAK, they very quickly realize their error. I WILL NOT BE USED OR ABUSED.
The situation will NEVER BE THE WAY YOU WANT, it WILL BE THE WAY IT IS. You must be FLEXIBLE ENOUGH TO ADAPT and just "DEAL WITH IT".
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