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Why bother being nice to others when they don't return the favour?

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  1. franklyspeaking - 56-60 years old - male

    Posted by franklyspeaking Jun 23rd, 2012 at 3:17AM

    I'm lazy. Being mean is way too much work.

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  2. bijouxbroussard - 46-50 years old - female

    Reply by bijouxbroussard Jun 23rd, 2012 at 3:19AM

    LOL !

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  3. ohmygah - 31-35 years old - female

    Posted by ohmygah Jun 23rd, 2012 at 3:56AM

    It isn't a favor, it's character.

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  4. SadGreenEyedGirl - 36-40 years old - female

    Posted by SadGreenEyedGirl Jun 23rd, 2012 at 2:38AM

    I ask myself the same question all the time. I feel like I give everything and never receive anything. I agree with many of the comments already posted. 1) Karma. It does exist. 2) The portrait that you are painting of yourself. You do not have to lower yourself or end your kindness. You will not feel any better. You will actually feel worse. 3) Because that is who you are. We are givers. Hopefully, Karma will serve us well one of these days. *fingers crossed*

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  5. SmrtGuyUT - 61-65 years old - male

    Posted by SmrtGuyUT Jun 23rd, 2012 at 3:46AM

    I try to control my own actions rather than others control them!

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  6. Christina33s - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by Christina33s Jun 23rd, 2012 at 3:16AM

    " I wouldn't loose any sleep over it ,you can reciprocate by dishing out "just deserts"..tenfold!

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  7. AviatorHH - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by AviatorHH Jun 23rd, 2012 at 2:58AM

    I often don't return the favor because I suspect they only do it because they expect something back not because they actually care about me.

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  8. DustintheWind2 - 56-60 years old - female

    Posted by DustintheWind2 Jun 23rd, 2012 at 2:49AM

    I think that is what makes some people become a recluse to their surroundings.

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  9. Unique4real - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by Unique4real Jun 23rd, 2012 at 2:35AM

    I was raised to be kind and nice to all, and who act rude against me i just ignore. I don't ask for anyone to repay me anything when do help them or be nice towards them as that is who i am and just don't think that being rude will be a thing to handle all people around me. I love to be different and not like others, so others are rude and i am kind so that is good to be unique.

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  10. Telegram911 - 22-25 years old - female

    Posted by Telegram911 Jun 23rd, 2012 at 2:31AM

    bc she doesnt want the gift so it will just urk her and **** her
    so what favor would she need to return

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  11. Epiphany68 - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by Epiphany68 Jun 23rd, 2012 at 2:29AM

    Cause it's not about what you get back. If you do nice things you have reason to like yourself. You get to know that you did the right thing even when there was nothing in it for you. So it's good for you, that's why. ;)

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  12. aconcernedindividual - 46-50 years old

    Posted by aconcernedindividual Jun 23rd, 2012 at 2:28AM

    Don't allow the lack of refinement in others to keep you from your own personal progress. If your nature compels you to be kind-hearted with others, stay with it. You've got a great thing going. :)

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  13. abstraction - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by abstraction Jun 23rd, 2012 at 2:27AM

    You make it sound like you're only nice to get something back. Be nice because that's they kind of person you are.

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  14. Anastasia19 - 18-21 years old - female

    Reply by Anastasia19 Jun 23rd, 2012 at 4:37AM

    That's not what I ment. I mean that it's hard to always be the nice one when others are not nice back

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  15. abstraction - male

    Reply by abstraction Jun 23rd, 2012 at 4:52AM

    I understand.

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  16. 5thApprentice - 18-21 years old - male

    Posted by 5thApprentice Jun 23rd, 2012 at 2:27AM

    Remember what MLK said. Darkness cannot drive out darkness, Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can. Its hard but if everyone were to give an eye for an eye we couldnt see the error of our ways i suppose.

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  17. Joungar - 26-30 years old - male

    Posted by Joungar Jun 23rd, 2012 at 2:27AM

    You do it because thats who u are and how you live your life the way you like and enjoy. I know it's nice to have people treat u at least the same way you treat them, but it's best that you just treat them the way you want anyone to treat you and never a wait for reply or thanking.

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  18. Drzewowit - 36-40 years old - male

    Posted by Drzewowit Jun 23rd, 2012 at 2:27AM

    Nice to OTHERS, not to oneself. It is not a business, it is a gift.

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  19. KnobbyKnees - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by KnobbyKnees Jun 23rd, 2012 at 2:26AM

    Why change how you are? If you are a nice person rise above it don't let the nasty people drag you down to their levels as you are being some one you not so will be unhappy then you'll have to ask the question why am i so unhappy. JUST BE YOU

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  20. calvinunmaker - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by calvinunmaker Jun 23rd, 2012 at 2:25AM

    to prove you are the better person if for no other reason

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  21. 1Gentleman - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by 1Gentleman Jun 23rd, 2012 at 2:25AM

    karma

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  22. davidh6 - 56-60 years old - male

    Posted by davidh6 Jun 23rd, 2012 at 2:25AM

    being nice to others is nice,if they dont return it then they have the problem not you

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