Some people can go a little overboard here, prioritizing niceness at the expense of other virtues, so be sure to seek out the golden mean. Niceness can be cloying if it seems forced or insincere (or overwhelming or presumptious).

Complementary virtues¶

• agreeableness
• concern
• friendliness
• gentleness
• goodwill
• kindness
• sympathy
• tenderness

Contrasting vices¶

• antagonism
• brusqueness
• hostility

Virtues possibly in tension¶

• assertiveness
• sincerity

How to acquire or strengthen it¶

TBD

Notes and links¶

• Notes on Amiability (David, LessWrong)
• www.skillsyouneed.com/rhubarb/balance-likeability-and-respect.html

Mentioned elsewhere¶

TBD

Inspirational quotes¶

TBD