Poll: Overly Nice People
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Always A0
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Used to be B, got burned and now my reaction is A0
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When a complete stranger, either online or in real life, approaches you, unsolicited, and is overly nice to you, for no apparent reason, are you:
A. Cautious, and curious as to what scam they are trying to pull
B. Delighted, that the world is full of such super-dee-duper nice people
C. Annoyed, because overly happy people are clearly annoying
D. Fearful, because they're setting you up for an assault and are very likely a carrier of multiple diseases
Why would someone being nice to you solicit 3 really negative responces from you or 1 positive yet cynical response??
Why so negative? <<< serious question.0 -
When a complete stranger, either online or in real life, approaches you, unsolicited, and is overly nice to you, for no apparent reason, are you:
A. Cautious, and curious as to what scam they are trying to pull
B. Delighted, that the world is full of such super-dee-duper nice people
C. Annoyed, because overly happy people are clearly annoying
D. Fearful, because they're setting you up for an assault and are very likely a carrier of multiple diseases
Why would someone being nice to you solicit 3 really negative responces from you or 1 positive yet cynical response??
Why so negative? <<< serious question.
I was about to say the same thing. After seeing this and seeing the responses from everyone, I'll try to be less nice now. It's funny though how when you seem less nice, you get nicer reactions from people you talk to like, store clerks, customers or just random people. When you're being genuinely nice though you're looked down upon.0 -
A and C...
I reallllly dislike overly nice people!0 -
Gotta say A.
Which is kinda weird to say considering I've been told i'm that overly nice person at times.... So thaaaaaat's how I must come across to other people lol0 -
A0
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Cautious and annoyed0
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And...Why would someone being nice to you solicit 3 really negative responces from you or 1 positive yet cynical response??
Why so negative? <<< serious question.
See this string...I was about to say the same thing. After seeing this and seeing the responses from everyone, I'll try to be less nice now. It's funny though how when you seem less nice, you get nicer reactions from people you talk to like, store clerks, customers or just random people. When you're being genuinely nice though you're looked down upon.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/733633-the-science-behind-nice-people0 -
When a complete stranger, either online or in real life, approaches you, unsolicited, and is overly nice to you, for no apparent reason, are you:
A. Cautious, and curious as to what scam they are trying to pull
B. Delighted, that the world is full of such super-dee-duper nice people
C. Annoyed, because overly happy people are clearly annoying
D. Fearful, because they're setting you up for an assault and are very likely a carrier of multiple diseases
B not enough people are nice anymore in this world so its always great to meet someone with a sunny additude0 -
Usually C0
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When a complete stranger, either online or in real life, approaches you, unsolicited, and is overly nice to you, for no apparent reason, are you:
A. Cautious, and curious as to what scam they are trying to pull
B. Delighted, that the world is full of such super-dee-duper nice people
C. Annoyed, because overly happy people are clearly annoying
D. Fearful, because they're setting you up for an assault and are very likely a carrier of multiple diseases
Why would someone being nice to you solicit 3 really negative responces from you or 1 positive yet cynical response??
Why so negative? <<< serious question.
I was about to say the same thing. After seeing this and seeing the responses from everyone, I'll try to be less nice now. It's funny though how when you seem less nice, you get nicer reactions from people you talk to like, store clerks, customers or just random people. When you're being genuinely nice though you're looked down upon.
Heck no be nice don't let these cynical people ruin your additude
( hell I think maybe most of them could try to be a bit nicer lol) 0 -
A and B. People are still genuinely nice, myslef included, but some are still evil.0
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I'm curious as to your thoughts on the other string...Heck no be nice don't let these cynical people ruin your additude ( hell I think maybe most of them could try to be a bit nicer lol)
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/733633-the-science-behind-nice-people0 -
I can feel all of those, depending on the vibes different people give off
This. Different people give off different vibes and my reaction is based on those vibes.
That being said, I am a super nice person, but I don't always go out of my way to hold conversations with random people. I am nice in the way that I smile at everyone I pass and offer my help when I see someone who needs it.
If a conversation sparks up, then great, but usually that only happens on rare occasions. 
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When a complete stranger, either online or in real life, approaches you, unsolicited, and is overly nice to you, for no apparent reason, are you:
A. Cautious, and curious as to what scam they are trying to pull
B. Delighted, that the world is full of such super-dee-duper nice people
C. Annoyed, because overly happy people are clearly annoying
D. Fearful, because they're setting you up for an assault and are very likely a carrier of multiple diseases
Sometimes A because I am a practical person and realize that not all people are trustworthy.
Mostly B because I am a happy-go-lucky type person and you never know when a friendly smile or hello might just make someone's day.
Never C
D would be possible if I was in an unfamiliar place, like when I travel or something (not really the disease part tho).0 -
I am all of them. Dealt with people in foodservice for 30 years. You never know what your going deal with.0
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im caurious and fearful of everyone..ya never know about people of the world today..(thanks experience i had years ago for turning me into this)0
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B. - until they try to sell me insurance (or 'Watchtower')0
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A< I have seen that in my experience. Any one who is overly nice is actually over-acting. They will show their colours soon!!0
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I don't know. No ever approaches me. I'm kinda scary.Tell me, how does it make you feel?
You know you are far from scary..well to me at least.0 -
That's my problem. I'm too nice online. I ooze e-warmth.
... you know, I picked up on that right away...0 -
That was well written but it made me sad. I am a happy person and there are some days that something in my life has made me on top of the world. Now I will try to keep this to myself as people will think I want something from them.
I'm curious as to your thoughts on the other string...Heck no be nice don't let these cynical people ruin your additude ( hell I think maybe most of them could try to be a bit nicer lol)
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/733633-the-science-behind-nice-people
The answer to your question was B but now maybe I better stick to D.0 -
I don;t think we have OVERLY nice people in the UK unless they're tourist
Haha - this. I can't think of any time I've been approached by an overly-nice stranger. Unless they've got something to sell, or want you to donate to a charity - that's the only time people approach complete strangers and start up a cheery conversation. People don't just approach strangers, without any context, purely to be overly-nice to them! It goes against the whole ingrained British reserve.0 -
It depends on the situation.
generally i am over-nice to people, but i do believe it can come across this way as there are so many not-nice people in the world that it exaggerates the nice-ness :P LOL0 -
In real life, very cautious. Online, moderately cautious. But either way, I will be nice back, just won't be manipulated by nicety. 0
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It depends on the situation.
This too. There has to be some kind of context.
Does 'overly nice' mean approaching a random stranger out of nowhere and starting up a smiling conversation full of compliments and inviting them to your house for tea? That would be weird, because there is no obvious reason - people are naturally wired to try to make sense of their surroundings and look for the reason behind something. People generally have reasons behind their actions, and unless it is a cultural thing to approach random strangers and invite them for tea (in which case the reason would be a cultural norm) this would be looked on with suspicion. Or maybe the person simply lacks awareness of social norms and appropriate behaviour. For instance, someone once approached me in this way, and he had had a severe head injury in the past (he showed me the scars and gave me an in-depth account of all the gory details), so I realised that had caused him to lose natural inhibitions and social awareness. So I didn't suspect him of ulterior motives - but I also didn't go to his house for tea!
Or does it mean approaching a stranger for a reason - like seeing they are in trouble in some way and offering to help? Once my bike broke as I was cycling home from work, and I was trying to fix it, and some stranger came along and offered to help. This was genuine kindness on his part, in a clear context, and I was grateful. I also try to help people if I see they are in trouble, and if I am able to help in some way. To me this isn't being 'overly nice' - it's just helping out a fellow human in need. But not everyone does it.0 -
B: when I'm online. Especially on MFP!
in real life. I am originally from a third world country, where you're always at risk of being assaulted by overly nice people AND by people who appear to be in trouble. Now they're using "lost children" to lure good samaritans to deserted alleys where they can be robbed/raped/killed. The result is deep down I'm a jaded and paranoid *kitten* who keeps walking/driving and doesn't stop when approached in the street. I will die alone. u_u 0 -
"Farting rainbows" is now my most favorite idiom, of all time.Nice I like. Overly nice I find annoying and phoney. If you fart rainbows step away or I might puke on your shoes.0 -
C - I am a waitress and I encounter a hundred new people everyday and yes super nice people are really annoying, not normal nice but the over the top, head will explode if they could be any happier nice!!!!0
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