If people are rude to you, why is it considered wrong to politely tell them they are being rude? Why do you have to let people treat you however they want? So what is the point in ever being nice to anyone? is not wrong to point out to someone that they are being rude.

There is nothing wrong to point out to someone that they are being rude.

That does not necessarily mean that they are going to listen to you, and most especially you more than likely will not get an apology but you have to realize…there are some very angry people out there in this world.

Someone told me about a year or so ago that 99% of the bad things someone is accusing you of has very little to do with you…that it actually has everything to do with them. It took me a while to understand that…

However, you asked ‘Why do you have to let people treat you however they want? The short answer is…you don't. If you are being chastised or being accused of something unfounded, you can behave and respond in many different ways, but I believe you should politely walk away and never allow them to do that again.

But the most important thing…you also asked ‘What is the point in ever being nice to anyone? The point is that there are some wonderful people still left in the world. People who would not hurt you. People who would appreciate you and love you for who you are.

I'm not saying it's exactly easy to find these people, but they're out there. They are your people. I call these people my tribe. Some of these people entered my life at a pretty young age, some came a little bit later. But they have never let me down. Not once.

We haven't always agreed on everything but we discuss things because we think it's worth it. Sometimes I was wrong. Sometimes they were. Sometimes we simply agreed to disagree. But we loved and respected each other enough to always work it out.

But the point in being nice to people in general…not just friends and family…that old saying ‘The kindness of strangers…’ I have experienced that in my life. Just a kind soul who went out of their way to be helpful or concerned and they didn't even know me. I could give you so many examples but the point is…there is nothing wrong to point out if someone was rude to you. You do not have to allow people to treat you however they want and there is a reason to remain kind regardless of how others have treated you in the past…because you never know when someone will come along and in time turn into a lifelong friend. Someone you can add to your tribe. They are out there. Sometimes you need to be a little patient, and always remain hopeful.

Never let anyone take away your kindness. Never let anyone diminish your light. Let them believe whatever they want. You really can not be held responsible for someone else's behavior or what they have made up in their minds about you. That is their problem…not yours. But you do not have to allow it, and realize…if they have no light inside of their own, instead of being angry…be grateful for all of your blessings. Be grateful you still have the ability to laugh when some people are simply unable to. Keep being who you are despite what some people may have said or done to you.

There really are wonderful people out there. I know this because I have some of these wonderful people in my life. My tribe. The more open you are, the more you will attract these beautiful people…and a word of advice, when you find them…never let them go.