I have no way of knowing how people really feel, but the vast majority of those I meet couldn't be nicer. Every once in a while someone barks at me. My New Year's resolution is not to bark back.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Almost every day, people will say to me some version of, 'You're so much nicer in real life.' I guess I come across as not nice.
The funny thing is, strangers still seem to feel comfortable coming up to me and saying things, but now usually it's because they recognize me, and they say nice things.
I sometimes feel like it's difficult for people to relate to me, until they spend, like, a day with me, and until they walk around with me in public.
Those old adages - you attract more with honey; do unto others - are true. You can get attention by being acerbic or mean or making a bizarre comment. But by being nice, being empathetic, building relationships and listening, people begin to recognize that you're thoughtful and respectful of their position.
No matter who you are, and no matter what you've accomplished, I have yet to meet someone who doesn't still feel like they're banging their head against some wall over something in their way.
I try to be a nice person, but it's difficult sometimes.
I can be really annoying, but I also feel like I'm a nice person.
I think secretly I've realized after my time on the planet that I have no control over what people feel about me or need from me, so I just have a more laid-back approach in my apologies.
I have a very hard time with confrontation in my own life, and I end up being way too nice.
I think people hear the warmth in my voice and the friendliness, and they think: 'Oh, she must be a very nice person'.
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