A study conducted in Turkey provided evidence that niceness can be considered a distinct psychological trait within the ...

Because niceness has run amuck here – yours and hers – and it’s not getting either of you anywhere. What’s wrong with saying “I want to go solo” if it’s the truth? Obfuscating the ...

This emphasis on niceness can create the impression that simply being agreeable and avoiding conflict is sufficient for cultivating meaningful connections. However, while kindness and politeness ...

Are you too nice, or do you know someone who suffers from “terminal niceness”? Let’s explore the psychology of “niceness.” The Personality of Nice People Many nice people are high on the ...

Let's be clear: the problem isn't politeness or professionalism—it's pervasive fear of speaking truth to peers that stifles ...

For us sensitive, "too-nice" types, negotiation can be a nasty word. At least for me, it was. Sure I talked a good game, but when it really came down to negotiation on my own behalf for what I ...