6 Simple Ways to be a Nicer Person

1. When you meet someone, smile - Sounds simple,right? Well, you'd be amazed how far this can get you. People who seem generally well-disposed are automatically more enjoyable to be around.Before you know it, you'll have all sorts of new acquaintances just
   because you showed some tooth.
2. Compliment people - I can't believe what a lost art this has become. Chalk it up to hyper-sensitivity or whatever, but people are so slow tell one another something nice. Tomorrow, when you go to work, pay somebody a quick compliment. It can be as simple as "Hey Todd, way to go on those TPS reports!" to "Mary Beth, I think your hair looks great today". Obviously, you'll want to avoid anything suggestive or inappropriate, but you should be able to handle that
3. Ask questions - Another thing many people seem to have forgotten how to do is have a frickin' conversation. When somebody is talking to you, listen. When they stop talking, ask them a question about what theyjustsaid(preferablysomethigthatwasn'talreadycovered).Remember,people love to talk about themselves and asking questions about your companion will make you the most interesting guy/gal in Shawshank.
4. Hold the door - When you're walking through the door to the office, grocery store or whatever, look behind you to see if anybody is coming. If they are, hold the door open. Granted, you'll probably never see the recipient again, but this is one of those character-building things that will teach you that other people exist and are valuable and worthwhile

5. Now, this exchange will accomplish two key things.
   First, it will make you feel like a million bucks (sans the $12 you
   just ponied up for 2 coffee drinks). Second, Ted will be talking about
   you all day - and you've just planted the seed for a similar act on his
   part sometime in the near future.
   

6. Say Hello - Whenever I'm somewhere where I don't know many people, I'm shocked at the number of people who will make very brief eye contact with me, then (very deliberately) look straight down at the floor. I'm sure the same thing happens to you guys, as well. Next time it does, say "Hello" and smile. Many people will suspect you to be nuts and will walk faster to get away from you.Others will look at you as though you just did your best elephant impression. But, some will say "hello" back.

Clearly, there are countless acts that would be considered "nice",
but there's also something to be said for these types that are more
altruistic in nature. The kinds of things that, by and large, will be
met with a hearty "thanks" and little more.

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