“Don’t worry; she’s nice” is a phrase a friend might comfort you with before you contact someone you don’t know.
Once you hear those words, relief sets in.
If we know “nice” is the preferable way to behave toward others, why is it that we all encounter many people who are not “nice?”
It’s a complicated question. Perhaps everyone has his or her own idea of what “nice” is. Regardless, you have the power to choose your behavior in any given situation. You can be a considerate, respectful person to other people…