1 | [[SelfDemonstratingArticle Hello, dear ladies and gentlemen]]. Here you will find tropes involving people who are nice, polite, and friendly in any way, shape, or form. |
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3 | Please contrast those ruffians at TheJerkIndex, and compare GoodnessTropes, and feel free to visit PleasantAnimalsIndex, IndexWithAHeartOfGold, and IndexOfHospitality if you wish. |
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7 | !!Pull up a chair and have a look at these tropes, my friend: |
8 | * AdaptationalNiceGuy: I'm nice in this continuity, but not so nice in the source material. |
9 | * AffablyEvil: Sure, I may plot diabolical schemes to take over the world, but that doesn't mean I can't be polite! |
10 | * AllLovingHero: I am kind to and accepting of everyone, even my worst enemies. |
11 | * AloofLeaderAffableSubordinate: Never mind the leader's harsh attitude. He's stressed out by the job. |
12 | * AnimalLover: I'm accepting of all creatures, big and small. |
13 | * AntagonistInMourning: I may not like you, but it's sad to see you die. |
14 | * BadPowersGoodPeople: Forgive me. My powers are terrifying, but I mean you no harm. |
15 | * BearyFriendly: I'm a bear...may I please give you a hug? |
16 | * BeautyEqualsGoodness: I am both attractive and kind because the narrative implies these traits to be inseparable. |
17 | * BecauseYouWereNiceToMe: ... I shall return the favor. |
18 | * BenevolentAI: Hello. How may I assist you today? |
19 | * BenevolentBoss: I treat my employees well. |
20 | * BenevolentGenie: Hello, friend. I'm here to grant you wishes, and I will give you what you actually want. |
21 | * BewareTheNiceOnes: Watch it--I may be nice, but that's no reason to underestimate me. |
22 | * BigFriendlyDog: Woof! Woof! ''[jumps up and licks your face].'' |
23 | * BigFun: I'm an overweight & jolly person you want to be friends with. |
24 | * BigHeartedBigfoot: I'm a friendly, furry fellow living in the forest. |
25 | * BitchInSheepsClothing: Hello, friends! [[spoiler: They think I'm actually this nice. Suckers.]] |
26 | * CaptainSmoothAndSergeantRough: I'm the captain here while my second-in-command is the disciplinarian to my men. |
27 | * CheerfulAI: Greetings, human. I have personally been programed to be cheerful and kind no matter what. |
28 | * ChildrenAreInnocent: I do not do anything inappropriate for my age, and I do the '''right''' things for my age, I ''do'' respect my elders, and I never, ever, tease anyone, and, most of all, I '''do indeed''' have discipline! And I am not naughty at all! Unlike the ''actual'' [[KidsAreCruel bad children]] of my age! |
29 | * ChummyCommies: I'm a Communist, but yeah, we can be good friends, or even comrades! |
30 | * ChummyMummy: I'm an undead pharaoh covered from head to toe in moldy old bandages, but I just want to be your friend! |
31 | * ClassPrincess: Even though I’m the most popular girl in school, I’m not at all like the AlphaBitch. I’m nice to everyone, even the less popular students and outcasts. |
32 | * CompassionateCritic: What you did was wrong, but you are still a good person! |
33 | * ConfoundThemWithKindness: Being kind to someone to confuse them. |
34 | * CourteousCanadian: Canadians are stereotyped as being affable and well-mannered. |
35 | * DarkIsNotEvil: Black is just my favorite color! It doesn't mean I'm evil. |
36 | * DefrostingIceQueen: Get lost! [[spoiler: Never mind, I take that back.]] |
37 | * DelightfulDragon: Not all dragons are bad, we can be good guys too. |
38 | * DidWeJustHaveTeaWithCthulhu: I may be an EldritchAbomination, but let's sit down and have some tea. |
39 | * DoggedNiceGuy: I'm so nice to the girl/guy of my dreams. Why isn't she/he interested in me? |
40 | * DontFearTheReaper: I am Death, but I want to help you. |
41 | * DueToTheDead: Goodbye, my friend. May you rest for all eternity. |
42 | * ExtendedGreetings: I respect you enough that I will greet you with your full--extremely lengthy--title. |
43 | * ExtremeDoormat: I'm far too nice to stand up for myself. I let everyone walk all over me instead. |
44 | * EveryoneHasStandards: Yes, I'm not the nicest person around, but that doesn't mean I don't have standards! |
45 | * EvenEvilHasStandards: Come on! I may be a villain, but there are lines I wouldn't dare cross! |
46 | * EvenTheLovingHeroHasHatedOnes: I am very kind to everyone, except for this repulsive individual. |
47 | * EvenEvilHasLovedOnes: I may be a villain, but that doesn't mean that I don't have any love for anyone but myself. |
48 | * FaceOfAThug: Sorry. My face can be quite terrifying. |
49 | * TheFettered: Sorry, but I'm not going to compromise my morals just to get what I want. |
50 | * FictionalGreetingsAndFarewells: These friendly greetings and farewells can be found in works. |
51 | * FormalCharactersUseKeigo: Ikimasu. |
52 | * FriendToAllChildren: I love kids as much as you. |
53 | * FriendlyEnemy: Good morning! Are you ready to try to defeat me? |
54 | * FriendlyGhost: ''Wooooooo!'' Helloooooo, friendddd. |
55 | * FriendlyNeighborhoodSpider: Hello! Please don't sweep up my web. |
56 | * FriendlyNeighborhoodVampire: Would you be so kind as to spare a pint of blood? I don't always need it from the neck. |
57 | * FriendlyPirate: Ahoy! I may sail the seas and search for treasure, but I also want to be your friend! |
58 | * FriendlyPlayfulDolphin: Hello, friend! Want to see me walk on my tail? |
59 | * FriendlyRivalry: May the best man win. And let's grab a scone at that new coffeehouse afterward! |
60 | * FriendlyShopkeeper: I value customer satisfaction. |
61 | * FriendlySniper: Sure, I wield a gun, but I'm still rather kind. |
62 | * FriendlySkeleton: Don't be afraid, folks! I may lack flesh and skin, but that doesn't mean I'm scary. |
63 | * TheFriendlyTexan: Howdy, pardner! Feel free to stop by to Texas sometime. |
64 | * FriendlyZombie: Yes, I may be undead, but that doesn't necessarily mean I don't have a heart too. |
65 | * GenialGiraffe: Don't be scared of my great height. I'm just here to eat from the trees. |
66 | * GentleGiant: I may be big and sometimes even intimidating in person, but I am gentle and wish harm to no one. |
67 | * GentleGiantSauropod: Don't mind me. I'm just browsing through some treetops eating. |
68 | * GentleGorilla: I am a big ape with a big heart. |
69 | * GentlemanAndAScholar: I am an expert in my field, but I don't let it interfere with my social life. |
70 | * GentlemanWizard: I am a wizard, but I know to treat others properly. |
71 | * GirlNextDoor: Hey! Remember me from your childhood? We were [=BFFs=]! |
72 | * GleefulAndGrumpyPairing: I wish my partner here would stop being so grouchy. |
73 | * GoodBadGirl: I ReallyGetAround, but I still do care about people I get into relationships with. |
74 | * GoodIsNotDumb: As nice as I am, that doesn't mean that I'm easy to fool. |
75 | * GoodIsNotSoft: Get out of my way! There's evil to defeat, and goshdarnit I'm going to stamp it out! |
76 | * GoodParents: I treat my children kindly. |
77 | * GoodnessExam: Character is expected to do something evil to prove their affiliation. |
78 | * GracefulLoser: Good game, friend! I wouldn't mind losing to someone with such determination. |
79 | * HairOfGoldHeartOfGold: Hi there. You like my blonde hair? Well thanks. It represents my kindness. |
80 | * HalfBakedNiceness: My compliment isn't that well made, but I'm really trying to be as nice as I can. |
81 | * HerbivoresAreFriendly: We're nice because we don't prey on other sapient creatures. |
82 | * HiddenHeartOfGold: I do not want others to know about my nice side! |
83 | * HitmanWithAHeart: I may kill for a living, but I care about my friends and family when I'm off-duty. |
84 | * HonorableElephant: An [[ElephantsNeverForget elephant never forgets]] to be kind. |
85 | * HonestCorporateExecutive: A happy customer like you is worth more than pure profits. And don't worry, we value ethics more than profit too! |
86 | * HookerWithAHeartOfGold: I may be a prostitute, but that doesn't mean I only care about your money. |
87 | * HowAboutASmile: C'mon, show us how happy and nice you are. |
88 | * HowTheyTreatTheHelp: I treat the working class well. |
89 | * HumansAreGood: Don't be afraid of us humans, my animals! We know how to treat creatures! |
90 | * IncorruptiblePurePureness: I'm so kind and devoted to the side of good that nothing can convince me to turn to the dark side, or do anything immoral whatsoever. |
91 | * InformedKindness: I am kind. You just don't see it much. |
92 | * InnocentAliens: Don't let those shows about {{Alien Invasion}}s get to you. We came here in peace. |
93 | * InnocentBetaBitch: Sorry about [[AlphaBitch my mean friend over there.]] I don't hate you that much, but I can't leave her alone either... |
94 | * JapanesePoliteness: はじめまして。[[labelnote:Translation]]Nice to meet you.[[/labelnote]] |
95 | * TheJeeves: You rang, sir/madam? |
96 | * JerkassToOne: (The cruel to one variety) I'm kinder to everyone except you. |
97 | * JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Screw you! I'm not a nice guy... okay fine! I admit it! I got ''some'' good in me! |
98 | * KindheartedCatLover: I just love cats so much! |
99 | * KindheartedSimpleton: Uhhh Yeah! Of course I luv you buddie! Guhehehe!! |
100 | * KindlyHousekeeper: I am honored to do all the work in the house for you. |
101 | * KindlyVet: I love working with animals and treating them with kindness. |
102 | * KindnessBall: I may be an asshole, but I got passed this ball so I'm going to be nice for just this episode. |
103 | * KindnessButton: I no longer feel outraged anymore! Thank you so much for curing my meanness. |
104 | * TheKindnessOfStrangers: I may not know you, but that doesn't mean I can't help out. |
105 | * KnightInSourArmor: HumansAreBastards, but I’ll still die protecting them anyway! |
106 | * LessonsInSophistication: I'm learning how to be a ProperLady (or gentleman). |
107 | * LovableAlphaBitch: I may be the [[AlphaBitch queen bee]] of this school, but I'm a really good girl once you get to know me. |
108 | * LovableJock: Hey, what's up, man? I'm the quarterback of the team. You wanna play too? |
109 | * LovableLizard: I'm warm-hearted even though I'm cold-blooded. |
110 | * LovableNerd: I may be geeky and nerdy, but I’m still a likable and friendly person nonetheless! |
111 | * LovableRogue: I do break the law, but I won't harm you! |
112 | * LovedByAll: Everyone loves me for my kindness. |
113 | * LovingParentCruelParent: I care about you, my child, and I won't mistreat you like my spouse. |
114 | * ManicPixieDreamGirl: YAHOO! Are you lonely and totally unhappy? Don't worry, I will come to you to fill your life with happiness and adventure with my weirdos and kindness. |
115 | * MeanCharacterNiceActor: Don't be fooled by the character I play: I'm actually a very nice guy. |
116 | ** NiceCharacterMeanActor: The character I play is a nice guy. Unfortunately for you, I'm not! So suck it up!! |
117 | * MellowFellow: I can tolerate anything because it's hard for me to lose my cool now. |
118 | * MemorialForTheAntagonist: Offering a funeral service for the deceased villain out of respect or honor, despite their atrocities. |
119 | * MinnesotaNice: I give you special greetings from Midwest America. |
120 | * MisunderstoodLonerWithAHeartOfGold: I'm not as bad as people would want you to think that I am. I'm really nice. |
121 | * NeighbourhoodFriendlyGangsters: Whassup, homie? I may be a gangster from the hood, but I still get along with my homies. |
122 | * NeverHurtAnInnocent: I refuse to kill and destroy these innocent people. |
123 | * NeverSpeakIllOfTheDead: There may be people who aren't exactly nice, but even they didn't deserve to die. |
124 | * NiceGuy: Exactly what it says, my friend. |
125 | * NiceGuysFinishLast: Sadly, I can't win the affections of girls who would prefer [[AllGirlsWantBadBoys men who are rough.]] |
126 | ** SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan: But I should never give up hope! My future lover will come soon enough! |
127 | * NiceJewishBoy: I'm Jewish and I would love to welcome you here on this page. |
128 | * NiceMeanAndInbetween: I'm the nice one compared to the other two guys I hang out with. |
129 | * NiceMice: Awww--Look how harmless these mice are. |
130 | * NobleDemon: I’m a highly honorable and dignified person despite the fact that I am evil! |
131 | * NobleWolf: Do not fear me for being a powerful wolf. I'm just as true and loyal as your average dog. |
132 | * OfficerAndAGentleman: I am the very model of a polite army officer. |
133 | * OverlyGenerousFool: What's a little debt when helping out people in need? |
134 | * OverlyPolitePals: Welcome, my dear troper! After you, my dear troper! I'm sorry, [[AskAStupidQuestion am I going overboard here]]?! |
135 | * PacifistDojo: Welcome to the Dojo! I'm going to teach you to use martial arts for self-defense and enlightenment, grasshopper. |
136 | * PetTheDog: Just to show you how nice I am, I am going to pet these cute puppies and kittens. |
137 | * PlayingNiceForNow: Hello, my friend. ''(whispers)'' Just to let you know, I'll be nice just this once. |
138 | * PoliteVillainsRudeHeroes: Geez! Some hero. Even I'm not that mean. |
139 | * PolitenessJudo: I'll be very polite to you, my friend...IF YOU WOULD STOP BEING SUCH A MORON! Thank you. |
140 | * PomPomGirl: I maybe am a cheerleader, but I am still a nice girl. |
141 | * ProperLady: I am a woman who prefers a kind, feminine, gentle soul that is attactive among other women. |
142 | * PunishedForSympathy: Unfortunately, being compassionate towards others who are less deserving of it can get me called out for it. |
143 | * PuttingThePalInPrincipal: It's a pleasure to have you as one of my students in my school. |
144 | * TheQuarterback: I'm the star quarterback of the football teams who loves to get along with everyone around me, especially my wonderful fans. |
145 | * QuintessentialBritishGentleman: 'Ello, guv'nor. Lovely weather we're having, innit? Care for some tea, or bangers 'n' mash? |
146 | * RageBreakingPoint: Calm as I am, anger may not always be the answer. But it's important for you to know exactly what's going to happen if you push me. |
147 | * RighteousRabbit: Awww--What a nice bunny. |
148 | * RoseHairedSweetie: I'm as sweet as my rose-colored hair! |
149 | * RudeHeroNiceSidekick (the nice sidekick): Hello friend. My partner is just very mean. He pushes me around and is too arrogant. |
150 | * SacredHospitality: I am very hospitable to my guests. They deserve some kindness. |
151 | * SheepInSheepsClothing: People suspect I'm pretending to be nice. They're actually wrong. |
152 | * SilkHidingSteel: I'm a woman who is good at fighting, but I use it only when necessary. |
153 | * SocialOrnithopod: I'm just walking through the plains looking for plants with my herd. |
154 | * SmartJerkAndNiceMoron: I'm a nice guy and my partner doesn't seem to like me because I'm not that smart like he is. |
155 | * SouthernGentleman: Howdy, friend! Greetings here in the down south! |
156 | * SpoiledSweet: Being rich, beautiful, and popular doesn't make me a [[SpoiledBrat self-entitled]] [[AlphaBitch jerk.]] |
157 | * StupidGood: I'm often too nice for my own good. |
158 | * SugarAndIcePersonality: Never mind my cold and withdrawn demeanor, I really am nice once I get to know you. |
159 | * SweetBaker: I'm a really nice person, and I also love to bake! |
160 | * SweetSeal: I'm a seal. Wanna watch me [[BallBalancingSeal balance a ball on my nose]]? |
161 | * SweetSheep: Baaa! Why hello there, ain't our wool the softest and cuddly? [[MindlessSheep Despite our repetition for herd mentality]], we have the b-b-b-biggest hearts and v-v-very s-s-s-weet-natured. You can thank us for producing comfortable blankets, bed sheets and socks. Meeh! |
162 | * TactfulTranslation: I'm going to make that sound more polite when I translate it. |
163 | * TenderTomboyishnessFoulFemininity: What's up? I'm a {{tomboy}} and my partner is vain and full of herself. |
164 | * ThrowTheDogABone: I feel sorry for all the bad things that happened to you. Here's something to make you feel better. |
165 | * TokenGoodTeammate: I'm part of an evil group, but don't worry, I'm not cruel like them. |
166 | * TookALevelInKindness: Even though I had been rude in the past, I have a change of heart. |
167 | * TurnTheOtherCheek: I repay your cruelty and evil with kindness. |
168 | * UltimateJobSecurity: Even though you did pretty bad with your job, we still won't fire you. |
169 | * UnintentionallyKarmic: I always try to help the {{Jerkass}} and make them accept my friendship. If only my efforts didn’t always go wrong for them… |
170 | * UnintentionallySympathetic: Why do you guys care about me? I'm supposed to be the bad guy... right? |
171 | * UnclePennybags: I'm a rich man who is generous to give money to those who really need it. |
172 | * UnexpectedKindness: I'm doing something nice for you, but you thought I'd be mean. |
173 | * VideoGameCaringPotential: I prefer to have this video game character more caring of others. I don't like playing as [[DesignatedHero someone we're forced to root for just because he's the main character even though he's hardly much better than most of the bad guys in the game as well]]. |
174 | * VillainRespect: I may not like that hero, but I do have to give my respect for his determination and challenge. A man with such attributes deserves my veneration for him. |
175 | * VirtuousCharacterCopy: I'm a more nicer, more positive version of some jerk I've based off. Feel free to ask me for help! |
176 | * VitriolicBestBuds (Type 1): My friend over here insults me and ridicules me. Despite this, I treat him kindly nevertheless. |
177 | * WarmHeartedWalrus: What a nice old walrus. |
178 | * WonderfulWerewolf: I may be covered in wild fur and baring my fangs, but I'm just as friendly and loyal as a dog. |
179 | * WorthyOpponent: Wow, I have to admit that your skills are really impressive. May we battle each other...next time? |
180 | * WouldntHitAGirl: I am too chivalrous to even inflict harm on a woman. |
181 | * WouldntHurtAChild: Children are too precious to be harmed. |
182 | * YamatoNadeshiko: 私は伝統的な日本の女性で; 親切で、愛情があり、献身的です.[[labelnote:Translation]]I am a traditional Japanese woman; kind, loving, and devoted.[[/labelnote]] |
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