To ask: Does being “Mr Nice Guy” really get you anywhere in life?

[QuirkyKhakiExpert]

I’ve been thinking a lot about the idea of the “Nice Guy” - you know, the person who is always agreeable, goes out of their way to help others, and tries to avoid conflict. While it seems like being nice would naturally lead to positive outcomes in relationships and life, I can’t help but wonder if it actually works that way.

Do people often take advantage of kindness? Does being overly nice sometimes lead to being overlooked or taken for granted? I’ve seen discussions suggesting that this approach might not always yield the best results, and I’m curious to hear your thoughts.

Have you found that being the “Nice Guy” pays off, or does it come with more downsides?

I think that genuinely nice people get on fine in the world.

I have also met a bunch of really angry, entitled twats who tell everyone that they are sick of being overlooked/not getting their own way because they are "the nice guy" and nice guys finish last. I think people who say "nice guys finish last" maybe aren't as nice as they think they are.