Name: You Don’t Have to Like People to Treat Them Well
Uploaded: 2026-01-19T21:01:40.000Z
Duration: 1 min 19 s
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Adverbs of manner

You don't have to like people to treat them decently.

Adverbs of degree

Too many people think that respect is something you only give to people you like.

But you don't have to like someone to be civil.

You don't have to be friends to be friendly.

You don't have to approve of someone to treat them with basic human decency.

You know, life will put you in rooms with people you don't enjoy.

You'll work with them, negotiate with them, and sometimes even depend on them.

And if your ability to be considerate and composed is tied to your personal feelings, then you're not in control.

But we don't have to like each other to be likable.

I can still present myself as approachable, relatable and trustworthy.

Because, listen, our reputation will outlast every temporary annoyance.

And how we handle difficult people speaks volumes about our character, not theirs.

Maturity is your ability to separate personal preference from personal conduct.

It means understanding that kindness isn't a favor.

It is a strategy not to manipulate, but to navigate when difficulty comes.

Your character is not determined by how you feel about someone.

It will be determined by how you treat them.