What does 'nice' mean.
In any context or respect......what a non descript nice is ...
WTF is nice ?
Does it just mean someone behaves the way YOU want them to ? They don't wobble your very fragile boat ?
What makes a 'nice' person ?
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"If I say "He a nice guy"...
Usually means he a bit boring and I dont fancy him 
Agreed ! He's a decent person ... but sex ......nooooooooo!
Judgemental base on so little info "
You don't know how much info I based it on ...... |
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You don't have to like someone or think they're "nice" it sounds patronising
Confused...
I dont have to like someone or think they are nice for them to be nice??"
I don't think it's you that's confused shhhhhhhhhhhh be nice. |
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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago
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"If I say "He a nice guy"...
Usually means he a bit boring and I dont fancy him
Agreed ! He's a decent person ... but sex ......nooooooooo!
Judgemental base on so little info "
Judgemental for thinking someone is nice but not for me sexually??.....Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm OK!! |
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"If I say "He a nice guy"...
Usually means he a bit boring and I dont fancy him
Agreed ! He's a decent person ... but sex ......nooooooooo!
Judgemental base on so little info
Judgemental for thinking someone is nice but not for me sexually??.....Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm OK!!"
Uh Oh ... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Everyone who realises that I am practically perfect in every way is nice.... 
You sound like Mary Poppins
Have you seen the size of his bag ?"
Helps me look after the birds.... |
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By *iewMan
over a year ago
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I have often unzipped a guy's jeans and pulled them down... looked and said 'nice'
and very quickly zipped them back up, gave him his bus fare home and wished him well....
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"You can have morals, decency and do well by your fellow humans and be nice natured.
Neither of us fancy 'nice' people they need an edge really"
Now that's a different thing all together, preference can be for very unpleasant people |
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"You can have morals, decency and do well by your fellow humans and be nice natured.
Neither of us fancy 'nice' people they need an edge really"
Oh how I 'love' this answer ..chortle.
It's soooo nice xxx
I agree really really agree  |
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"I have often unzipped a guy's jeans and pulled them down... looked and said 'nice'
and very quickly zipped them back up, gave him his bus fare home and wished him well....
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You are allowed that one. It's a short non time wasting expression of pleasant surprise. |
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'Nice', unfortunately has become a word that has had it's meaning changed over the years. To me it means someone or something that is pleasant or good - end of story.
But many seem to think 'nice', if applied to a person, implies that they are sexually orientated in a gay or bisexual way. Or some say 'nice' means a good person, but does float ones boat sexually.
All a bit silly really, especially when we all know NICE is a biscuit! |
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"average. we where taught not to use the word at school
You were taught not to use the word nice??
So was I. It means fuck all ... I mean it's a lazy word. "
It has a meaning but was discouraged as weak at school.. Average? Why not? |
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"average. we where taught not to use the word at school
You were taught not to use the word nice??"
yes when writing essays ect, we had to use other descriptive words. i know of others taught the same |
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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago
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"average. we where taught not to use the word at school
You were taught not to use the word nice??
So was I. It means fuck all ... I mean it's a lazy word. "
Can honestly say I dont remember being taught it, but on other hand wasnt taught not to use it.. |
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By *ander_XMan
over a year ago
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I'd define it as someone who is generally considerate, generous and non-judgemental, who treats other people how they would like to be treated.
I hate the whole nice 'nice guys finish last' thing! Who really wants to meet someone on here who always finishes first?? |
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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago
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"average. we where taught not to use the word at school
You were taught not to use the word nice??yes when writing essays ect, we had to use other descriptive words. i know of others taught the same"
Ah ok, got what you mean now.... |
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"average. we where taught not to use the word at school
You were taught not to use the word nice??yes when writing essays ect, we had to use other descriptive words. i know of others taught the same"
Essay writing is different from every day conversation |
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"I'd define it as someone who is generally considerate, generous and non-judgemental, who treats other people how they would like to be treated.
I hate the whole nice 'nice guys finish last' thing! Who really wants to meet someone on here who always finishes first??"
I just said to someone in a message. I love the name Xander and POOF ... well .....hopefully not.
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"'Nice', unfortunately has become a word that has had it's meaning changed over the years. To me it means someone or something that is pleasant or good - end of story.
But many seem to think 'nice', if applied to a person, implies that they are sexually orientated in a gay or bisexual way. Or some say 'nice' means a good person, but does float ones boat sexually.
All a bit silly really, especially when we all know NICE is a biscuit!"
left a word out - silly me!
should read:
but does not float ones boat sexually
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By (user no longer on site)
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But many seem to think 'nice', if applied to a person, implies that they are sexually orientated in a gay or bisexual way.
Its official then....
Im not nice  "
I am! |
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"average. we where taught not to use the word at school
You were taught not to use the word nice??
So was I. It means fuck all ... I mean it's a lazy word. "
I have a banned list of words when I teach: nice, happy, sad,good and bad.
All non-descript words! |
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"average. we where taught not to use the word at school
You were taught not to use the word nice??
So was I. It means fuck all ... I mean it's a lazy word.
I have a banned list of words when I teach: nice, happy, sad,good and bad.
All non-descript words! "
rubbish!!!! |
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"average. we where taught not to use the word at school
You were taught not to use the word nice??
So was I. It means fuck all ... I mean it's a lazy word.
I have a banned list of words when I teach: nice, happy, sad,good and bad.
All non-descript words! rubbish!!!! "
Not at all, it improves vocab, you'll be hard pressed to find a school who allows them for kids in Year 4 and above. |
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"average. we where taught not to use the word at school
You were taught not to use the word nice??
So was I. It means fuck all ... I mean it's a lazy word.
I have a banned list of words when I teach: nice, happy, sad,good and bad.
All non-descript words! rubbish!!!!
Not at all, it improves vocab, you'll be hard pressed to find a school who allows them for kids in Year 4 and above. "
They have their place in our language, who are teachers to dismiss them out of hand. Rather they were encouraged to be use in context! |
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By *ander_XMan
over a year ago
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"So, other than nice, which word would people use to describe someone who is generally considerate, generous and non-judgemental?
Those words.
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What about when you want to be more succinct, to sum up those qualities in one word? |
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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago
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"So, other than nice, which word would people use to describe someone who is generally considerate, generous and non-judgemental?
Those words.
What about when you want to be more succinct, to sum up those qualities in one word?"
Admirable?? |
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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago
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I have a banned list of words when I teach: nice, happy, sad,good and bad.
All non-descript words! rubbish!!!!
Not at all, it improves vocab, you'll be hard pressed to find a school who allows them for kids in Year 4 and above.
They have their place in our language, who are teachers to dismiss them out of hand. Rather they were encouraged to be use in context! "
Banning them is a bit harsh, but encouraging children to use different words with same meaning is a good thing... |
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"Nice - a word used to fill one of those moments when you know a compliment is expected and yet you just can’t bring yourself to care enough to lie."
this
"yeah it was er, nice"
horrible phrase. i hate being described as nice. makes me think i've fallen short somewhere |
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By *ander_XMan
over a year ago
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"So, other than nice, which word would people use to describe someone who is generally considerate, generous and non-judgemental?
Those words.
What about when you want to be more succinct, to sum up those qualities in one word?
Admirable??"
Sounds a bit formal. I thought of 'lovely' but that could come across as a bit fawning in some contexts.
I understand that the use of 'nice' can be or mean bland in many situations. But, I don't think it's universally a bland, back-handed compliment, it depends on the context in which it is used.
I'm perfectly happy to be described and describe myself as a 'nice guy', but if someone said 'I had a nice meet with Xander' I'd probably feel a bit deflated. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Someone that is not objectionable, one that I am happy to buy a drink for, and spend time drinking with him/her.
I don't spend time with people I do not like, let alone buy them drinks! And I won't accept a drink from them either, or eat their food.
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I have a banned list of words when I teach: nice, happy, sad,good and bad.
All non-descript words! rubbish!!!!
Not at all, it improves vocab, you'll be hard pressed to find a school who allows them for kids in Year 4 and above.
They have their place in our language, who are teachers to dismiss them out of hand. Rather they were encouraged to be use in context!
Banning them is a bit harsh, but encouraging children to use different words with same meaning is a good thing..."
Its done in an almost jovial but quite serious way with the kids, if they know from an early age that those words are weak in their meaning they will use other words that have stronger meanings. They also have access to a dictionary and thesaurus in my lessons with them, it helps them with their vocabulary somewhat. They are also encouraged to read - another vocabulary builder. Nice, happy, sad, good and bad are words which have weak or no meanings. |
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I have a banned list of words when I teach: nice, happy, sad,good and bad.
All non-descript words! rubbish!!!!
Not at all, it improves vocab, you'll be hard pressed to find a school who allows them for kids in Year 4 and above.
They have their place in our language, who are teachers to dismiss them out of hand. Rather they were encouraged to be use in context!
Banning them is a bit harsh, but encouraging children to use different words with same meaning is a good thing..."
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"So, other than nice, which word would people use to describe someone who is generally considerate, generous and non-judgemental?
Those words.
What about when you want to be more succinct, to sum up those qualities in one word?"
Congenmental ? |
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I have a banned list of words when I teach: nice, happy, sad,good and bad.
All non-descript words! rubbish!!!!
Not at all, it improves vocab, you'll be hard pressed to find a school who allows them for kids in Year 4 and above.
They have their place in our language, who are teachers to dismiss them out of hand. Rather they were encouraged to be use in context!
Banning them is a bit harsh, but encouraging children to use different words with same meaning is a good thing...
Its done in an almost jovial but quite serious way with the kids, if they know from an early age that those words are weak in their meaning they will use other words that have stronger meanings. They also have access to a dictionary and thesaurus in my lessons with them, it helps them with their vocabulary somewhat. They are also encouraged to read - another vocabulary builder. Nice, happy, sad, good and bad are words which have weak or no meanings. "
Do any of the kids ever say "But Miss, I am looking in the dictionary and they do have meanings. You are confusing me."
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I have a banned list of words when I teach: nice, happy, sad,good and bad.
All non-descript words! rubbish!!!!
Not at all, it improves vocab, you'll be hard pressed to find a school who allows them for kids in Year 4 and above.
They have their place in our language, who are teachers to dismiss them out of hand. Rather they were encouraged to be use in context!
Banning them is a bit harsh, but encouraging children to use different words with same meaning is a good thing...
Its done in an almost jovial but quite serious way with the kids, if they know from an early age that those words are weak in their meaning they will use other words that have stronger meanings. They also have access to a dictionary and thesaurus in my lessons with them, it helps them with their vocabulary somewhat. They are also encouraged to read - another vocabulary builder. Nice, happy, sad, good and bad are words which have weak or no meanings.
Do any of the kids ever say "But Miss, I am looking in the dictionary and they do have meanings. You are confusing me."
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No they understand that the words are weak words. They are encouraged to use WOW words at school. They understand nice is a word that doesn't really mean much. |
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Adjective
Pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory: "we had a nice time".
(of a person) Pleasant in manner; good-natured; kind: "he's a really nice guy”
fine - pretty - pleasant - good - lovely - kind - dainty. X
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By *odareyouMan
over a year ago
not far from iceland,,,,,, tescos is nearer though :-) (near leeds) |
I thought this thread was about biscuits,,, now they're nice,, |
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I remember commenting on a piece of art at an exhibition as being 'nice'..I got a reply being "whats that supposed to mean"
while being a creative person, I still dont need 'meaning' to give a gut feeling
in fact its the bane of my liking for art, and the shitty crap that passes for art that just isnt...'nice'
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"Adjective
Pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory: "we had a nice time".
(of a person) Pleasant in manner; good-natured; kind: "he's a really nice guy”
fine - pretty - pleasant - good - lovely - kind - dainty. X
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Im nice. Im not dainty |
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I have a banned list of words when I teach: nice, happy, sad,good and bad.
All non-descript words! rubbish!!!!
Not at all, it improves vocab, you'll be hard pressed to find a school who allows them for kids in Year 4 and above.
They have their place in our language, who are teachers to dismiss them out of hand. Rather they were encouraged to be use in context!
Banning them is a bit harsh, but encouraging children to use different words with same meaning is a good thing...
Its done in an almost jovial but quite serious way with the kids, if they know from an early age that those words are weak in their meaning they will use other words that have stronger meanings. They also have access to a dictionary and thesaurus in my lessons with them, it helps them with their vocabulary somewhat. They are also encouraged to read - another vocabulary builder. Nice, happy, sad, good and bad are words which have weak or no meanings.
Do any of the kids ever say "But Miss, I am looking in the dictionary and they do have meanings. You are confusing me."
No they understand that the words are weak words. They are encouraged to use WOW words at school. They understand nice is a word that doesn't really mean much."
I would be less concerned if you used 'could be' rather than the more definative 'are'.... after all if we are teaching children how to use the right words, it helps if they are used in the first place. |
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Helping children understand appropriate use of words is of more valuable than forcing them to use WOW words regardless of their appropriateness.
A funny thing about words is that in spoken language they often have less meaning than how they are said - 'nice' can be a very damning insult. I find people who ignore this and instead seize upon their own rigid definitions of particular words to satisfy their own motivations, tedious. |
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"A year or 2 ago when I was doing English at school, we were banned from using "nice".
According to our teacher, it was a meaningless word!    "
Well that wasn't very nice. |
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"Adjective
Pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory: "we had a nice time".
(of a person) Pleasant in manner; good-natured; kind: "he's a really nice guy”
fine - pretty - pleasant - good - lovely - kind - dainty. X
Im nice. Im not dainty "
As stated its an adjective: therefore you should say, I'm a nice person, not a dainty person! |
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