Who doesn't love a good villain?
If we really stop and think, we might realize that it's the villains, not so much the heroes, who have all the best lines.
Not to mention, often the most striking wardrobes as well.
Which doesn't mean that we don't cheer and feel vindicated to see them pay for all their awful deeds.
Most of the time.
In some rare cases, we might find ourselves siding with the supposed antagonist.
Leaving the theater wondering what exactly is so bad about them, and scratching our heads as to whether or not they got what they deserved.
"In what movie did you like the bad guy more than the good guy?"
WRONG LEVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
"Emperor's New groove. Yzma and Kronk, they're entertaining to watch until today."- EarlyNeedleworker
"Kronk was pretty loveable in 'The Emperor's New Groove'."- jonny_orange
That Explains The Sequels...
"There’s just something about Predator that keeps me interested."- bignuncedboy
Alien Vs Predator GIF by foxhorrorGiphyTheir History Is Complicated...
"The Rock."
"Nicolas Cage, Sean Connery and Ed Harris."
"Harris assumes control of Alcatraz prison, a now tourist destination, and uses it as a missile launch site to threaten the US government for ransom."
"On the surface he looks like a bad guy, so Cage and Connery have to go stop him."
"Later in the movie it's revealed that he only wants the reparations his dead men and their families are entitled to."
"He doesn't hurt any prisoners and though he's given the opportunity, when the government declines, he admits he was never going to actually use the weapon."
"The movie is well written and the characters have depth enough to garner empathy for even the villain."- TwilightsHammer
No Explanation Needed...
"'Muppet Treasure Island'."
"Come on."
"Tim Curry."- ZecoraNightshade
The Dangers Of Revenge...
"I rooted for Gerard Butlers character Clyde Sheldon in 'Law Abiding Citizen'."- traco93
sexy gerard butler GIFGiphyIf You Can't Take The Heat
"Heat."
"De Niro > Pacino ."
"'Don't let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner'."- beachhike
Survival Of The Fittest...
"Wiley Coyote."
"Dude was starving in the desert and just wanted to eat."- enrtcode
Those Wings Are Hard To Resist...
"The Monarch in venture brothers."- Drunkmast
GIF by The Venture BrothersGiphyHas Has Power Over Someone...
"Labyrinth."
"I mean, it's David Bowie dancing around with a bulge."
"TIL the bulge was the hero of the story."- PonchiBear
All villains have a seductive charm about them which makes them hard to resist, which helps them get away with their dastardly plans...
Though in some cases, maybe they simply are that charming, and their plans aren't that dastardly.
After all, thanks to Miranda Priestly, Andy Sachs will NEVER not notice when a belt is cerulean ever again.
There is little more comforting than lounging on the sofa, and binging your favorite sitcoms.
What ultimately makes sitcoms so comforting, in addition to the clever writing and improbably affordable apartments, are the characters.
Why Friends continues to gain a new legion of fans, even nearly 20 years after its finale, is the fact that those watching often want Monica, Chandler, Rachel, Ross, Joey and especially Phoebe to actually be their friends.
Or wish their own friends' dynamic was more like that iconic sextet.
Indeed, people would be much less hesitant to show up for work if they knew The Office's Jim or Pam would be waiting for them, or think that their school days might have been more pleasurable if taught by Abbot Elementary's Janine Teagues.
Characters who are so lovable, it almost breaks our hearts that they aren't real.
"Who is the best sitcom character of all time?"
The Dad We All Wish We Had
"Hal from 'Malcolm in the Middle'."- TerriblyAverage1
malcolm in the middle ifc GIFGiphySomeone Get That Lady a Vodka Rocks... Or A Piece Of Toast...
"Lucille Bluth."
"She stole every scene she was in, which is both a testament to how well the character was written and Jessica Walter’s performance."- PobBrobert
"It's Always Sunny" When They're Around.
"Charlie Kelly!"- SuperDuperCatman
"Frank Reynolds."- Pumpkin-tits-NYC
it's always sunny sunnyfxx GIF by It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaGiphy"But He Already Did Something Today"...
"Titus Andromedon from 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'."- cherry_blsm00
Especially When He Makes A "huge mistake"...
"Gob Bluth."- BrushGoodDar
Threatening Our Grasp On Reality
"Creed."
"Proof that less is more."
“'Somebody making soup?'”- AussieDuckMan
creed bratton television GIFGiphyThe Boss Of Our Dreams
"Captain Holt"- Cabbiecar1001
If Only For His Hair!
"Maurice Moss, 'IT Crowd'."- SalsaYogurt
One Only Hopes Our Future Will Involve Him
"Bender B. Rodriguez."
"Remember that scene in Kill Bill where Bill says Clark Kent is Superman's impression of humans?"
"Clark had to act like all the other humans in order to blend into human society."
"Now apply that logic to Bender."
"He was made by humans to be able to function and relate to people in a human world."
"The humans made him in their own image and he's the most self-centered, amoral, insecure, emotional train wreck on Earth."
"He is what we secretly fear about our own nature."- blakethegr8
swag futurama GIFGiphyOne could say it's their questionable grasp of reality that makes sitcoms so enjoyable.
If Will Truman were a real-life New York attorney, there's no way he would have been chronically single for seven years.
Far-fetched as some of their premises may be, however, our favorite sitcom characters can almost be viewed as the friends who never disappoint us.
As they're always guaranteed to make us laugh and put a smile on our faces.
Even when they break our hearts.
Seriously, how could Nathan do that to Ted Lasso?!?!?!
There are other celebrities who people simply cannot get enough of.
Be it for their acting skills, their singing voices, their charitable donations, or simply for their Instagram page.
Making it appear that these film, music or political stars are simply impossible to hate, no matter how hard one might try.
Redditor matiignr was curious to hear which celebrities people think are absolutely impossible to hate, leading them to ask:
"Who's a celebrity no one can hate?"
Name a movie he ISN'T In!
"Steve Buscemi."- KVirus89
"During 9/11 the man went down to his old firehouse and volunteered. A f*cking hero! No one can hate him." - pazuzusboss
"Which was only natural, because Steven Buscemi was FDNY before he was an actor." - Mooniedog
"True! And he never talked about it either for the longest time. He went to do it because he felt a sense of duty." - pazuzusboss
"He is actually still very actively involved with supporting firefighters, particularly through the union, he was arrested in 2003 for protesting the shutdown of Engine 204 by blockading then occupying the station along with several others after it went offline."
"He also made an excellent documentary that covered both some of his own time as a firefighter as well as many others in the FDNY he is friends with, it’s called 'A Good Job: Stories of the FDNY'." - admiral_sinkenkwiken2
GiphyHollywood's Good Guys
"Brendan Fraser."
"Dude went through hell, both physically & emotionally from back injuries and is finally coming back to Hollywood."
"Dude is as friendly and humble as he ever was and I wish him the best."
"Additionally Rick Moranis, who was once a big name as the nerdy guy everyone loved, Even Sexiest Man Alive Ryan Reynolds."
"Dude gave it all up to raise his kids after his wife died."- bajablastingoff
Definitely One of Everyone's "Favorite Things".
"Julie Andrews."- PlanktonOk4846
The Man Behind The Wizards and Vampires and Siths...
"Christopher Lee."
"Fought in WWII, played Dracula, a wizard, a Sith Lord, and many other roles."
"He also was in a metal band."- Icy_Wildcat
GiphyAuthor Extrordinaire!
"The late Sir Terry Pratchett."
"Amazing writer and generally an all round nice guy but also not a pushover."- Awesomevindicator
The Late Greats
"John Candy."
"John was my very favorite actor."
"The warmth, love, and honesty he brought to all of his roles was second to none."
"If I die and go to heaven, it will be walking into a warm bar on a cold day and John turns to me with that big smile and offers me a beer and a seat next to him."
"Cheers!"- paulnofx
Giphy"Alan Rickman."
"He made an a**hole like Snape somewhat likable."
"But honestly, never heard anyone say anything bad about him."
"But I am young, in relative terms, to his career."- BurnBabyBurn07
Giphy"There Is Nothing Like A Dame!"
"Maggie Smith."- AlternativeAd1984
"Dame Judi Dench."
"I never see anyone talking any sh*t about her."
"She's renowned for her acting and her personality all things considered."- Misterwuss
Happy Bbc GIF by britboxGiphySmall But Mighty
"Danny DeVito, how can anyone dislike him."- Dynatronic
Who Everybody Wants To Be Their Friend.
"Jennifer Aniston."- Global_Lime_95
Some Certainly do Idolize him
"Bobby Bones."
"The dude is a saint."- Gregfromva
Everyone's Favorite Neighbor
"Mr Rogers."- RTRS21
Dancing Into All Our Hearts
"Dick Van Dyke."- Springlockkitty_09
And His Need For Speed
"Keanu."
"No need to explain."- Totally_normal
"Keanu Reaves."
"Literally donated millions to children's hospitals in secret."- OleCanoli
America's Favorite
"I’m sorry but HELLLLOOOO?"
" TOM. HANKS!"
"I just read an entire BuzzFeed article on this and his name was not in there? "
"Ridiculous."- teridactyl122
Tom Hanks Award GIF by American Film InstituteGiphyWe see several celebrities come and go from the spotlight from time to time.
Leading us to believe that there is a reason some stay as prominent as they do.
Because no one can get enough of them, and everyone wants them to be their best friend.
The most universally liked person is a high honor, and a very tall order to fill. That means the 7.753 billion people on the planet need to not only have heard of who the person is, but also find them to be admirable in some way.
If there's anyone we know, they have to have some level of notoriety because of their deeds, their celebrity status, online or television personality, or accomplishments.
We tend to idolize celebrities because we can peer into their lives and feel like we know them. The bits of their personality that are shown to us tend to be the most likeable if their PR is doing a good job.
It's also possible that they're just a genuinely good person.
Redditor bpm918 asked:
"Who do you think is the most universally liked person in the world?"
Here's a list of people who's got their PR down pat, or are maybe legitimately good at their core.
A Russian Commander.
"That one Russian commander who decided not to nuke America, which would’ve led to probably the entire world getting destroyed, anybody who knows of him should like him."
- Thebigvader
"Vasily Arkhipov. I think you're right. Everybody should know about him and what he did back in 62 during the October crisis."
- canyon_cube
"Sadly he was viewed as a coward when he returned home and died a unsung death as an alcoholic. Even though he is one of the few people in the history of the world who saved humanity from ourselves."
- darksidemojo
"This almost happened twice."
"Stanislaw Jewgrafowitsch Petrow is the one who didn't nuke America after an ICBM launch was miss-detected. Vasily Arkhipov didn't nuke some American ships when his got attacked. Both probably prevented a third world war, before today I have only ever heard of Stanislaw Jewgrafowitsch Petrow."
- SalvadorsAnteater
"Ironically, the Petrov incident occurred shortly after the release of War Games, a film that examines the possibility of an accidental nuclear war due to a computer game being misinterpreted as Soviet aggression."
- karma_the_sequel
"Maybe he saw the movie. the movie saved mankind lol."
- jesus-sold-weed
"It is entirely possible that it did or at least helped. It is known that President Reagan watched the film and then discussed it with Congress, his advisors and his joint chiefs of staff. Reagan's interest in the film is credited with leading to the enactment 18 months later of NSDD-145, the first Presidential directive on computer security. It is not too far a stretch to suspect it may also have been a concern in the back of his mind as he oversaw thawing of relations from 1985-1989 during his 2nd term."
- misogichan
Broadcaster David Attenborough.
"I was thinking David Attenborough."
- bpm918
"David Attenborough went through a little phase of being disliked. I think he published a story about how we all need to cut back on airline travelling because it's killing the planet, but the same paper also mentioned how many airline miles he'd done that year for filming."
"Personally I still like the guy."
- -Scottish
"Between his personal airline miles and the message from his content its still a net positive in my opinion."
- Miramarr
The kindest painter, Bob Ross.
"Bob Ross."
- rmicheler
"Pretty sure it's only in the US and few western countries."
- DeathSimulator
"Not true at all. Everyone I know over here who knows of Bob loves Bob. (Over here = African Country with an Arab/Muslim majority: Morocco)."
- Communistulthar
"I'm from Eastern Europe and I love this guy. I'm really bad at drawing and it was never my passion, maybe at some point when I was a kid but it doesn't really matter. My point is even though I'm not an artsy person I just love listening to his voice, it calms me."
- rellanson
Actor Keanu Reeves
"Keanu Reeves."
- RagingBullet97
"No I hate Keanu Reeves!"
"...No, no, I can't do it. I tried, but you're right, I just can't hate Keanu!"
- Starblaiz52
The late actress Betty White.
"Betty White."
- escaped_prisoner
"This was the answer I came here for."
- PurpleLavishness
"Can't wait for her to turn 100 years old. I hope she's in a good health although we don't know how long she's going to last."
- Usashi-hullA
Our neighbor Mr. Rogers.
"Mr. Rogers."
- rmicheler
"I'm still upset with whoever started chopping onions in the theater during Won't You Be My Neighbor."
- McbealtheNavySeal
"We found his Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood online at the beginning of everything shutting down and did some binging. Incredibly soothing and left me in tears regularly."
"I didn’t have tv growing up, so wasn’t familiar. My wife did though. He says things even adults need to be reminded of time and time again."
- Enjolraw
The late actor, Robin Williams.
"Robin Williams."
- roseetheOG69
"I miss him."
- Responsible_Wafer208
"He is a national treasure and he will be missed. I couldn't imagine anybody else playing the genie from Aladdin."
- cpullen53484
Singer Dolly Parton.
"Dolly Parton."
- AssignmentOpen6112
"I have never heard anything close to a negative word about Dolly. Came from nothing....100% self-made...never promotes herself...self deprecating. Only brings good to the world. Love that woman."
- Marlowebabe
"They explore this in the podcast 'Dolly Parton's America.' And they don't just speculate on it, they look at case studies, how widely known she is, and how widely liked she is. She tops all the lists."
- partyondude69
"How can you not like her? She is beloved by both traditional Southern conservatives and progressive liberals (esp. GLBTQ+). She has big international appeal, too. Nelson Mandela played 'Jolene' over his prison’s loudspeakers because it sustained hope that his movement’s cries for freedom would be heard. Wow."
- r33c3d
"Dolly Parton is beloved in the US (and apparently in South Africa), but I'm not sure the rest of the world knows her too well as an activist..."
- RomulusRemus13
"I'm a Brit. I'd say she's pretty well-known here for her non-musical activities too. Love her!"
- mttsmrt
The late Steve Irwin.
"Steve Irwin."
- ManyGeeseAtOnce
"Oddly, when Steve Irwin first became famous he was criticized for tormenting wildlife, putting his children in harms way, and he and his wife being a couple of loons. I find it fascinating to see his legacy turn around via echo chambers."
- random_username_94
"My observation is that opinions of Steve Irwin are quite split, so I’m not sure he could be considered as universally liked."
- OnceAroundTheRock
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Have you ever worked one of those jobs that paid you to kinda sit there? If you have, you know the joy that comes with watching the entirety of Breaking Bad ...Universally, Grandma's are pretty great.
"Either Mom or grandma."
- scipper77
"As a mum, I can confirm that it is Granma. Mums say kids HAVE to do things they don’t want to AND say they CAN’T do things they want to."
- LochNessMother
Dame Julie Andrews.
"Dame Julie Andrews."
- madam-whiplash
"Like 20 years ago Anne Hathaway was on Conan and said that Julie Andrews “swore like a sailor” when they were working on Princess Diaries."
"Hilarious."
- BeatsByLobot
Mr. Bean.
"Rowan Atkinson? I bet Mr. Bean plays well all over the world. Hundreds of millions of people could love that dude and never even hear him say a peep. Eliminates a lot of potential controversy."
- destro23
"Probably 15 years ago I found myself on a Pakistan International Airlines flight. Just one of those things. And they put Mr. Bean on a loop on the in-flight TV for 3 hours and nobody did anything but laugh at Mr. Bean the whole flight."
"Right up there with Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. Perfect physical comedy that transcends culture."
- NerimaJoe
Steve from Blues Clues.
"Steve from Blue's clues."
- Affectionate-Egg-221
Steve, the actor who played Steve on the kids show, just recently came back to social media and it absolutely blew up.
Danny DeVito.
"Our national treasure, Danny DeVito."
- MyJeanShorts
"Danny DeVito is a beautiful human being. When the girl that played Matilda had her mom go through cancer treatments and she couldn't take care of her, Danny DeVito and his wife took her into their home and cared for her."
- khayriyah_a
"It never fails to make me laugh that he plays such a monumental a**hole on always sunny, yet is universally loved."
- Wolf_Mans_Got_Nards
"No but Danny Devito was the reason I didn’t kill myself. I also named my service cat after him 💕 he’s honestly such a good guy."
- Emotional-Code697
Rick Astley.
"Rick Astley."
- itsbertsson
"True true true. Cuz he’s never gonna give you up."
- MamaOfBeachBums
"There's a channel on YouTube called I think tekkitrealm. A large portion of his content is Rick rolling people in the most creative ways, everyone. Celebrities, world leaders, Rick Astley himself. He has world records and Rick rolled Guinness book when they were trying to verify him."
"Here is a video of him Rick rolling YouTube users with a paid ad... it was actually very funny."
- WinTheFaceoff
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
"Dwayne Johnson."
- Nickzino
"Not sure how this isn't a top vote. Even for people that don't like his movies or acting in particular, I'd say they're generally aware of all the charity and stuff he gives away to deserving people, and has been completely scandal free as far as I know. Beyond that, he is always smiling and speaks in a way that people enjoy listening to, both his voice and manner of communicating. Highly likeable guy."
- Tendies-Emporium
"Just me but has he made a mistake yet? If not, is he human?"
- Wit-Hoid6674
Al Yankovic.
"Weird Al Yankovic, unless you ask Coolio."
- BewareNixonsGhost
"Now Coolio respects him and they have amicable relationship."
- Usashi-hullA
"The Bob Ross of music."
- Netdork
Aw, that's cute.
"You, the person reading this."
- Askii_dade
"Dude I have a list of people who hate me longer than the lines at Comic con in 2019."
- Jamano-Eridzander
Well, maybe it's not universally true.
Most of these suggestions had at least a few commenters who disagreed with them.
No one person can truly be universally liked.
But they can absolutely come close, and with that comes great responsibility.
Did they live up to it?
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What makes someone likable? A smile, the way they speak, how they treat others? What is the quality you notice first? The thing that stands out the most when meeting a new person for me isn't simply if they have good qualities but how natural it seems to be for them.
If they had to pause and think about it to make a big gesture out of doing something nice they probably aren't like that in their downtime. The people who volunteer and do good deeds without posting about it, telling everyone about it, and just go on like that's a normal part of this day--those are my people.
Recognition is great but the people who do good deeds in private, those people typically have good hearts.
One Redditor by the screen name CremlinGremlin wanted to know the good qualities in people that shine through the most.
They asked:
“What's something that makes a person instantly likeable?"
Be nice to the shy kid...
“As a mini-introvert, I usually sit alone on a bench during school lunch, with friends sometimes joining me. Occasionally, someone would come to talk to me if I was alone, try to be friends. I hate it, but my respect for them grows immensely." MaskedNavajo
The way to the heart is through the stomach...
“They brought me something tasty. My affection can be easily purchased with treats.” sosogos
“I always do this! I've been told I'm a decent cook so how do I make new friends? Stuff their faces with food. Their stomachs? Full. New friend? Gained.” smolboi99
Comedy Central Eating GIF by Inside Amy SchumerGiphySeeing the beauty inside people...
“I have a physical deformity and everyone I've ever met brings it up instantly or makes fun of it, except for my current best friend. She hasn't even mentioned it once and she is the nicest person ever. That is why she is my best friend.” Kiaser_Wilhelm_II
“People who get hung up on trivial details aren't worth your time and energy. There are enough good people out there like your best friend to fill up your life. Think of others' rudeness as a convenient filter, letting you quickly sift through the rubble to find true gold. Never settle for disrespect. Keep on, my friend.” High_Point_Genetics
When they like to celebrate you...
“The person who remembers birthdays and either calls or treats the birthday person to a meal is instantly the best person in any group of people. We should all strive to be that person.”
"Pro tip. Put those Facebook dates right in your calendar. Within a single year, you'll have marked every significant birthday. I'm typically the ‘birthday guy’ in my circle of friends but I had somebody remember mine this year for a change and it made my entire f**king day. It's so absolutely worth the few seconds it takes to make a note for future use." TBoneUprising
This is a hard one for many people...
“The ability to be frank about their own faults.” Smooth-Revolution958
Beingkind when it's not expected shows good character.
“When you see them help someone in need while they really don't have to.” gargan_tua
“That's the trait that made fall for my now husband. We were on a bike ride and it had started raining so we were going fast. An old guy dropped his newspaper and then his cane when trying to pick it up. Now husband stopped picked both up, put them in the man's hands and told him to have a nice day before getting back on his bike like nothing happened.” iam_whoiam
“Someone who listens and shows interest in other people. It's hard to dislike someone when they're friendly and seem genuinely happy to see you.” deepthots20
“The cool people will be more likeable at first glance."
“A calm, happy demeanor. Being able to laugh at themselves or self-deprecate or not get pissy when people toss jokes at their expense. Smiles and warm eyes. That type of person will always do well in social circles.”
“Because they cause no static, no drama. They are just always showing off an appearance of ‘no stress, good vibes, happy go lucky, let's laugh and have fun!‘ That is very attractive in friendships.”
“No one likes that a**hole who gets all pissy when jokes are lobbed their way. Especially if they will roast other people but get butthurt when they are the target. No one likes a depressed sour puss.”
“No one likes someone who is already b*tching or getting mad over politics or always super stressed out and riding manic cycles... No one likes someone ruining the vibe and causing drama. Usually, you can sense it on people quickly too. When you meet people you can tell who is sincerely very cool, and who is not, for whatever reason. The cool people will be more likeable at first glance.” daithisfw
Being inclusive is important...
“When the person makes an effort to make everyone in a group setting feel included. I've always been the quiet and shy type, so I have huge respect for the people who find ways to include me in the conversation.” gabbykoenig
Be kind to service workers.
“Being nice to people in the service or retail industry. If I'm with someone and something happens at dinner or at the register and they're super polite and cool about it, then I know they're solid.” iBeleiveInSpace
Listen
"I genuinely love it when someone just listens and asks questions about what you're talking about, even if they understand nothing 😂 "
"Like, I could be rambling about an anime I'm watching and they'd listen, asking things like 'Okay, so this happened, but why? AND HOW!?' "
"Bruh, I could literally marry you 🥺"
- GeckoAJ0
Happy Stephen Colbert GIF by The Late Show With Stephen ColbertGiphyLet Me Be Me
"Good sense of humor, is what makes me most likeable to people."
"But I find, when others actually hear me out, can empathize with me, and don't try and tell me how to feel, act or be according to how they think I should be. Those really make a likeable person for me."
Kindness And Courage
"Kindness to beggars, homeless people, and other unfortunates, waiters, drivers and other providing service, and having time for small children."
"I traveled in parts of the Middle East and North Africa with a Syrian colleague who, to my surprise, was on first name terms with both CEOs in air-conditioned marbled offices with fountains and with the beggar outside the gate (to whom he surreptitiously passed money)."
"He lived by the old Arab/Muslim idea that all you will have in the next life is what you've given away in this one; a worthwhile perspective whether or not there's an afterlife."
"He was also a whisky drinking Muslim willing to face down anyone who tried shaming him (I sat beside him on planes often and saw him get glares often when devout Muslims saw him drinking; "You tell me where in the Koran it is forbidden!")."
"Being willing to defy social convention/think for oneself can be pretty attractive if the result doesn't adversely affect others."
"Kindness, courtesy, modesty, including refusal of credit, generosity etc. are all good, but kindness is surely first. Courage to be different and to tolerate and respect difference work for me."
- ponolan
Respect
"When they make sure to respect dumb questions - laughing a bit if they know it won't deter the person asking them, but respecting them nevertheless."
Person B
"Me: 'So when I was camping I found a snake...' "
"Person A: 'Oh yeah that reminds me! A while ago a snake.—' "
"Person B: 'She was telling a story. You could tell yours after.' "
"Me: :)"
"Don't be like person A. Be like person B."
- MixItUp0
Admit It
"Admitting your mistakes, or freely admitting ignorance on topics outside your wheelhouse."
"Maybe it’s more of my intense hate for the folks out there who will NEVER admit wrong. I was married to one (borderline personality with a nasty victimhood kink)."
"So when someone embraces their imperfect nature, it exudes a confidence that a lot of people don’t have."
Rat Boys
"I have pet rats."
"A lot of people assume the worst with rats or are scared. Anyone who is kind/curious about them instantly gets points."
"I love to talk about them and show them off. My rat boys are just so sweet and cuddly and I like anyone who is willing to give them a chance."
Appreciate Input
"When they actually appreciate your skills and input even though you may view it yourself as very insignificant. Especially if that person praising you is someone far above the totem pole and they acknowledge your hard work."
A Change In Views
"If they are able to take in new info and change their viewpoint if given sufficient reason. Also if they can examine things from other viewpoints without needing to actually adopt that viewpoint."
"Makes for very interesting, productive, and pleasant conversations"
In general, the qualities that make someone instantly likable are those related to being kind, being compassionate, and being inclusive. Qualities we all can be intentional about fostering.
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