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Is this not basic humanity? How about just "Be Nice"?

• macavity23 14y ago
  Sure, but it's easy to be nice to those 'above' you, or those you want something from. It's being nice to those 'below' you that is the true test of character.
  • driverdan 14y ago
    Being nice to everyone is easy, I don't see how it's a test of character. Being nice is the default. Being a jerk is optional.
    • g8oz 14y ago
      For many people the emotional ego payoff from humiliating those below them is a big temptation. And nice isn't the default everywhere, you are dearly in need of more data points.
    • MaysonL 14y ago
      Yes, although being nice to those who annoy you can be difficult. Especially while they're annoying you, and when you realize that the fact that they're annoying you is your problem, and that they can't help it.
• slantyyz 14y ago
  I prefer Dalton's quote from the movie Road House: "I want you to be nice, until it's time to not be nice." Of course, "time to not be nice" is subject to interpretation, but I'm of the view that it should be a rare occurrence.