Is kindness still valued in today's society?

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or is being rude and aggressive more commonly praised?

Rosexøxø · Accepted Answer

I think sadly some associated aggression with-

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justice.

retaliation or assertive responses as it probably started off here and there back in the day was praised as well as the prior kindness, but then people believed anything and everything should be justified and not only so but many may think that simple yelling for what they believe and in a rude manner can be justice or someone who is leader material and that may make some and those at times uncertain, to feel some assurance and some inspiration.

It varies along the way, and people figure things out on their own. I can’t say for sure without some poll myself, but I’d lean towards the assertive and borderline rude gets praised.

With the heightened drama and drama shows all across the board and the drama on talk shows and with neighbors, people enjoy a little voice raising that would ensure some drama in their at times bored/boring life.

Kindness should be the thing to assure people with uncertainties and be the thing to make others happy just as much and more so than drama does, but I think people made some connect in their brains that those who were just “nice,” or pretended to be didn’t get a lot done, and some who pretended to be had wrong motives and they got what they wanted to get done in a quicker, yet non-ethical and unfriendly fashion and manner.

It really varies but I think there’s some wrongful correlations people have made as mental notes along the way and they don’t see enough or do value or see the true worth in kindness or courtesy. Simple respect at most.

I will close with this- I’d say we don’t as a whole value it ENOUGH if at all, and we DO appreciate it when it’s given and we have dealt with a bunch of hurt delay and/or stress. The exception of those who DONT appreciate it would be some numb or super focused on their own goals at hand.

bobalife · Accepted Answer

Sometimes I wonder too… it does appeared that way many don’t seem to appreciate kindness but what’s “direct” despite it can be rude & overly critical. I value kindness and believe it still exist. Kindness is empowering and strong. Not many can do it. Sadly, it can be overlooked.

Chazmatazz269 · Accepted Answer

The Golden Rule has been lost. Most people prefer others to be kind. But too few want to filter their own words and actions through the Golden Rule.
It probably wouldn’t be so bad if almost everyone wasn’t also a snowflake hypocrite. People will say and do the most messed up things to other people. If someone so much as looks at them wrong, they come completely unglued. Ell oh ell!
This is primarily the result of indulgent parenting. Too many parents telling their kids that they’re the center of the universe and refusing to discipline them.
Used to be you met people like this rarely because only the wealthy were raising entitled brats. Now everyone is doing it.

Nik1hil · Accepted Answer

Kindness is Values, But Only if you are capable of being Ruthless.

If a Bunny is Chasing you, but then it lets you go, That isn't Kindness.

However if a A tiger was chasing you but it lets you go, That's Kindness.

It's better to be a warrior in Garden, Then a Gardner at War.

Juxtapose · Answer

It's overvalued to the point where cultures try to mandate it. Becoming kind and whatnot is a very personal journey and you can't force it.

We must not be afraid of hurt feelings and one of the first steps of adulthood is getting thick skin.

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

Kindness is valued so much that people would take advantage of it. Which why kindness should only be for those who deserves it. Rude people may only seem respected is because those who don't like them just don't bother with them. Overly nice people who get taken advantage of attract toxic people.

sheenagwapa · Answer

nope i was honest and kind but the MONSTER duo who wanna outsmart God is making my life miserable. their plan is for me to be like on a hot sauna again so that i give in. the whole wotld will know how these delusional duo works

curiousmandy · Answer

It’s not nearly as valued as it should be. I was raised to be kind so it is my default position but sadly we live in a judgmental world full of people who are just rude

mandyfire98 · Answer

Out in real life, like normal life, grocery stores and places like that? Kindness and overall being polite.  Online? It's nothing but rudeness and aggression

DishLady · Answer

I would hope so! It’s been hyper labeled with extra stuff like mindfulness, empathy, acts of service, etc… but it’s still around… and the folks you help appreciate it.

SweetDripp · Answer

I think kindness is still valued as much as ever, but rudeness is tolerated much, much more than it used to be.

Peridot25 · Answer

Being rude and aggressive is more common than kindness. People rather be miserable and look down on those who are kind and happy.

Anonymous · Answer

I don't think you'd have to ask this question if it wasn't.  If you value kindness, it's still valued in society.  You, too, are society.

Dargil · Answer

Too many view it as if they are entitled or as an opportunity to exploit.

Louis-Deger · Answer

I say it is valuable, and the opposite of kindness, like insulting and name calling is what’s not valuable!

LiamS95 · Answer

I certainly appreciate kindness over against rudeness or meanness.

ohsheeT · Answer

Kindness will always be valued as something good and the only praise that I give to rude people is my middle finger as I smile and say have a good day

Kimberly1979 · Answer

Not really especially as I gotten older. Kindness sims to get stepped on.

ManInChains · Answer

Yes but it’s not true kindness. Just like how feminism isn’t actually about equality an democrats aren’t actually the good guys

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Yes it is! I think it's valued more now cause you don't see it as much

OtterMan68 · Answer

NO! One has to lash out, be mean, be aggressive, never love those who hate you! Never bless those curse you! Never have sympathy for refugees. Never trust strangers.

IslaTheWitch · Answer

It is, for sure

handsomelad70 · Answer

No, unfortunately, which is why Agent Orange, as Spike Lee calls him, may be re-elected in six months.

exitseven · Answer

I have to believe that it is

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

It depends on the person

Kelly6 · Answer

@laly520 I doubt it

Babygirl_S · Answer

No it's not valued

Anonymous · Answer

Both are valued

eagle1951 · Answer

it is to me

CubaPirate · Answer

Probably not

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