Sometimes people are just being nice for no reason

There are people that do things because they want to do them and then there are those that have ulterior motives. I try to do nice things for people because I want to do them and feel good that I did them.

Yes Well..For me, I just help and expects nothing in return If they helped back then, I`ll be the most happiest person ever but if not it`s ok atleast I helped

I agree. But it does seem like most of the time theres some alterior motive...haha

There are still a lot of good-natured people who act the way they do because that is the way that they are and they don't expect anything in return. I feel that there are too many miserable folks out there that a little sugar from a smile or kind deed can't be all wrong.

You are right. We have no much the habit to rude people that, when someone is nice for no reason, our first thought is "where is the catch"?

I often do things for people just because it is the right thing to do. I'm not looking for something to do.

What brought this on? Did you do or attempt to do something nice recently and was rebuffed?

Very true, reminds of an incident that took place sometime back. We were driving to a nearby village to attend a wedding reception and our car broke down in the middle of nowhere.After waiting for sometime we decided to look around and see if there were any houses or a shop and get some information about a car mechanic. Just then a man , obviously poor came cycling and stopped when he saw us and readily agreed to cycle down 2 kms to get help . he came back with a mechanic.This man had stopped over at his home which was on the way and asked his wife to prepare some tea for us which she carried and brought all the way. Later when we offered some money he just wouldn't take it saying he dint spend on anything .. So we dropped in at their place on our way back and gave some sweets to his children. I find that the poor people are the most generous, they are willing to share whatever little they have

In that case, it is like "which came first, the act or the suspicion." Well, going by the daily dose of bad news we get from the various media every now and then, the picture is not good. There is so much crime. There is so much abuse. So, with degradation and deprivation. At the beginning of all these bad things we read, watch and hear every single minute are people who committed them. People who happen to look, act and be like the people we meet everyday, along the way. So, why can't we be suspicious about someone offering to do something good for us? Why can't we not think that the guy offering to do a good turn may just be like the ones in the news? Well, it's up to us really. If we have faith and enough discretion, sprinkling it with a lot of caution,, we may be spared of people who prey on other people.

Yes we should always accept that people can just be kind.

That is true. Ya know I have tenant that move and come back to rent from me when they find out that people are not as nice as me I find that most people are nice but I do keep my guard up and I do wait for it... the it is what they want from me.

It's true, nothing is really free. But, there are kind people in the world, who actually get pleasure out of being kind! Just a simple smile, can help another person feel better.

You are right.In small places though I find people being nice matter of fact, as compared to big cities. But the people in big cities do have a point because of many con incidents that happen

This a good point... usually when people think that someone has an ulterior motive with them, it can be from past experience... or it can just be a reflection of who you are as a person. If someone lives in a world where they use people, then they will think that everyone is out to use them because in their minds, they don't see why they wouldn't, it's already been rationalized with them, through them.

You're right. Dad always said to beware the stranger bearing gifts

Very right people are just being nice sometimes and we think they are asking for something. The truth is that this is our mistake.

There are only 10% of people who do nice stuff without any motives, that is just rare

Its partly the media's fault - you can't trust anyone nowadays mentally. I find myself watching people when I'm out - whats he doing? What's she doing? etc. Fearing the worst.

I always like to help people if I can. Sometimes; it is just helping them finding there way when they are lost.

Yes you are right but there is also a reason .. when people face same types of problems , blames They automatically change there way of thinking .. when someone addict to think negative he / she can't survive from it .