Is being nice really the key?

Question

In highschool, is being nice to everyone really the key to having more friends? I have heard that in the long run it is, but what do you think?

Answer 1

I guess that's one thing, but being genuine is another. If your just faking it, people aren't going to have that much respect for you. Be real, but be true to yourself. That's another thing, you need to be yourself.

Answer 2

yes being nice to people will help you because if you nice to them they might not be mean to you (maybe).

Answer 3

I think the key is being yourself, and respecting everyone.  I don't think you necessarily have to be "nice" to everyone but don't be mean either.  There are a lot of people in high school and it would take you quite a while to try and be nice to each person.

Be yourself, and allow people to like you for who you are.  That is the way you will make the best friends.  Don't try to impress or be something you are not.