If people around you suddenly started being extra nice to you because they thought something about you that wasn't true, would you enjoy it or correct them?

people are being nice to me on a false pretense? umm I had to think about this one.. but come to think about it now.. I wouldn't think very highly of them in the whole scheme of things, but no.. why should I correct them? screw them if the only reason that they are being extra nice to me is because they heard I was friendly with Brad Pitt or for whatever reason.... I never made the rumor up!!! I'll take all the niceness I can get.. granted I have some good friends around me that no false rumors need be,in order for me to get the niceness I deserve.

I couldn't stand it. I'd probably yell at them.

You are more bolder then I... I wish I had your gumption. Who am I kidding. I would milk it baby. pooey on them!

Certain people are being nicer to me lately, very unexpected. I don't know why and I don't mind.
*shrug*

I'd correct it - I'm not used to people being too nice, it makes me nauseous...

> people are being nice to me on a false pretense? umm I had to think
> about this one.. but come to think about it now.. I wouldn't think
> very highly of them in the whole scheme of things, but no.. why should
> I correct them? screw them if the only reason that they are being
> extra nice to me is because they heard I was friendly with Brad Pitt
> or for whatever reason.... I never made the rumor up!!! I'll take
> all the niceness I can get.. granted I have some good friends around
> me that no false rumors need be,in order for me to get the niceness
> I deserve.


He, he, he, he... You're soooo Canadian!

Hey is that really your picture?? You're gorgeous!! And you live in NF? What a waste!

Thanks Irene but what do you mean by WASTE!!?thanks for the compliment though! &BTW, Newfoundland is full of gorgeous girls.. yes me dear... Ive been living abroad for the last 2 yrs.. and in BC before that.. I love it here though its my home.

I'd have to correct them....I want them to be nice to me because it is me not because of some false belief that they have about me.

It must have done you good! You look so wordly - you should be living in Montreal! They say it's the city of beautiful girls.
My son just came back from Vancouver, he said that as soon as he's finished his education; he's moving out West! It's the weather... He hates the humidity in Montreal and it has been particularly bad this summer but he says that the girls in Montreal are much better looking!

He hasn't been to Newfie land yet.. HA! I know what he's on about..I lived in Vancouver/Whistler for almost 10 yrs.. I moved there when I was 21.. It is one of our best provinces.. he should do well there.

Matt told me the same thing lol

is there anyone else that would do something else?

I'd let it run its course. Someone I knew probably started it. Wait, all my friends are nice to me already.

> Thanks Irene!! you silly.. what do you mean
> by WASTE!!! thanks for the compliment though!
> Newfoundland is full of gargeous girlts....
> ( our accent) yes me dear! heheh But mind
> you I have been living abroad for the last
> 2 yrs..

Irene was right, you are Fine looking!

I will enjoy it!!!
Because they are just nice because they heard something incorrect about me, so if I correct they would return "not-nice", so I prefer to stay lying, THE REVENGE!!!

It would depend on what the untruth was. Generally, though, I'd just let it ride.

Yeah... but he's my baby! And I don't want to live out there! Besides, Quebec's more fun!!

...he has such good taste!

I don't know. It would depend on the misconception and on the ways in which they were being nice. I'd probably correct the false belief, but I'm not sure.

I suppose it would depend on what it was that they thought and how frequently I was noticing people behaving like this and how unusual it seemed at the time. More than likely, people who were normally nice to me anyway would find out first. Those who weren't might never find out.

Let it run it's course. My friend is a chiropractor, and when she went to any gatherings, she wouldn't tell anyone. As soon as they found out there was a Dr. title on her name, suddenly she was in the center of attention and everyones new friend. It upset her because they didn't bother to get to know who she was rather than what she did. I don't tell people about myself unless they ask. They can put what ever they need to in thier head about me to make themselves feel comfortable or safe. Unless of course they thought I was the meanest sonofadog in the valley, then I would encourage that.

> Certain people are being nicer to me lately, very unexpected. I don't
> know why and I don't mind.
> *shrug*

Something happened to me about 4 years ago. Suddenly everyone I saw smiled at me and said Hi. It was very startling, because I thought I was supposed to know them. It didn't matter if I was in my town or across the country, small town or big city, young or old. They would look into my eyes and were sincere about saying Hi. It has continued and it still seems so strange, but I very much appreciate it.

I'll take it as long as I can get it. To hell with the truth.

Then he should be a good lad and stay where his momma is.. and yes.. Quebec rates up there too in the fun department.. I had a good time in Montreal when I was younger.

Well these are people who had either snubbed me, whispered around me, or made catty comments regarding me, loud enough for me to hear them. Now, out of nowhere all of these people are being friendly and nice. It's kind of weird but oh well. Beats the alternative.

> Let it run it's course. My friend is a chiropractor,
> and when she went to any gatherings, she
> wouldn't tell anyone. As soon as they found
> out there was a Dr. title on her name, suddenly
> she was in the center of attention and everyones
> new friend. It upset her because they didn't
> bother to get to know who she was rather
> than what she did. I don't tell people about
> myself unless they ask. They can put what
> ever they need to in thier head about me
> to make themselves feel comfortable or safe.
> Unless of course they thought I was the meanest
> sonofadog in the valley, then I would encourage
> that.

I was joking with joalis about that. These people have been nice since I got a Mountaineer. I could be an ad.

I have been treated BAD based on false perceptions. I would much rather be treated nice based on false perceptions.

Every time I see your user name, I think lahde-dah in a singsong sort of way.

Well, it is pronounced that way, but it's derived from my name, Lori. "Lahdee" has been my nickname for Lori since I was a kid. I can be considered "Lah-dee-dah" on a good day. On a day when I just keep doing or saying stupid things, then I am "Lah-dee-dum". There is a La-de-da hotel in Key West. I had my picture taken under the sign. Now there is a La-de-da tanning place down the road from where I live. I'm tempted to have my picture taken there.
I rambled... I had caffeine....lol

It was entertaining.

I'd correct the false belief............. coulda done with an example here to fully understand the gist of the question, like what? They heard you were a Martial Arts freak with 10 black belts and did not wanna piss you off? that kind of thing?.so they were always very very nice to you?

Yes, you are asthetically pleasing..... (Being politically correct.... Because after 8 years of marriage I love my wife, just the same )........... I was recently in Florence, Italy and It was unreal, it was like the city had shot all the ugly women......... From the 65yr old- 16 yr olds ... everyone was gorgeous........ Alot of it had to do with the way they carried themselves and dressed.

Depends what the false belief was.

When are you coming back? eh??

I'd correct the false belief

and every time theres a chore that James doesn't want to do, it's Lah-dee-do.

If Lah-dee-do-dah-day, what is a "dah-day"? Some kind of dance? Does it mean "the day"? Or is it a nick name for James?

Extra nice? As opposed to just nice? I would think something was up with them....like too many narcotics or something. I guess I would just let it go unless I heard what that untrue rumor was. And then it would depend on the rumor. If it's harmless, I'd go with it. Why the hell not?

Lah dee do dah dishes

Like if they thought I was rich? I guess I'd enjoy it while it lasted.

but my tumour is real!

HI.. I know it was like a million yrs ago, since you even asked me that! My apologies Irene.. I plan to go across Canada in the next year or so.. drive.. definitely stopping in Montreal for a few days on the way!

Yall give me a call y'hear?

Cool.. and I thank ya! You would be an awesome tour guide..

Please to meet you, hoped you guessed my name!

I'd correct it immediately. I like my compliments to be based on fact.

I would spend all the time on guard because if they are nice to me they must want something. Since I don't talk to people I would not set them straight...

I would try and correct their thinking? But with some people who are very stubborn and bullheaded there is not a way to correct their thinking , they are stuck in reverse gear?

I'd set them straight.

I'd tell them they were wrong

I want to be known and treated for what I really am, not some misconception.

Nobody is a mindreader and I prefer honesty in all variations.

i'd correct the false belief

I can't imagine an example of this so I can't answer.

I would probably keep track of whose attitude toward me changed, and never trust them with a secret or anything valuable... people's treatment of someone shouldn't change drastically unless that person did something horribly wrong, and it was proven that they did it. Then 'treatment' of them wouldn't be an issue because they should be avoided. But it would not take me long to correct the situation... I just could not be comfortable taking credit for something I didn't do, or something I wasn't.

this has happened to me. i lost alot of weight quickly due to stress and many people expressed unnecessary concern. "oh you've lost so much weight..." I let them know I knew exactly where to find it.

It's on the cake aisle!

Correct the falso belief.