do you give to get back? like respect? is that the only reason some people put it out  there?
536028
i respect people for who they are and if they arnt total assholes.\n\n\ni respect you because you are a party pimp
763530
It should be mandatory in order to prove your sincerety. Assimilate or get lost... You wanna have a better life ??? PROVE IT !!!!! What a great idea.... Solves so many problems simply !!! Those sincere should be afforded the express lane( citizenship ) for their willingness to support their new home. No more than right !!! Those that disappear when the announcement is made, well, we pretty much know where they are coming from...Forget the wall, we would no longer need it.....
184957
yes,just, show respect. i respect the people for going out there and protecting their country and their beliefs. i myself hate war and wish we could find more peaceful resolutions to all the problems we have managed to get into, but that wish is unrealistic and those people that go out there and fight have came to that conclusion too and are doing something about it.\n\nand if that is still too close to supporting war, then think of each individual person and dont think of them as a soldier. support them for being brave, independent and strong and not for fighting.
470319
GOOD QUESTION!\nI think that if each person does one good thing to someone else, then everyone would benefit from both, getting something and knowing that you have given to someone who is in need. Close your eyes and Imagine that you live on the streets, with nothing to eat, one suit of clothes, and it is dreadfully cold/hot. you see people driving /walking pass you, pretending that you don't even exist. How would you feel? Many people do things out of bitterness and the need to survive. the little that you do would definitely make someones day. So yes I do think that it is our duty, even in the smallest ways, you can make a difference.
632827
Removed?  Nope, it's part of you forever.  You can overcome a past, everyone has one.  Just change for the better, ya some people will hold it against ya, but some people will hold it against ya if you used to drive a honda, people are silly, be true to yourself and what you believe is right.
670113
Self respect says you got to take a stand, or you wouldn't be asking this here.  Think of it this way, would you want friends that can't be brave unless they have back up? or the one that stands alone, and cares enuff about you to keep coming back for more?  Choose sides, then, side all parties down, and tell them straight out what you just said to us, we used to be kewl, now we are not, I can't take it anymore, lets work it out, or I got to choose sides.  And don't let the 2, lay all the blame on the one.\nPersonally, I wouldn't even try talking, I would take the loner's side, and just see what happened.  If they left, fine, I expected it, but who knows, might scare them into backing off.
1023302
I try so hard to be kind, giving and thoughtful to all. Sometimes it's really hard as people are not sincere in this society today. It seems like I've been let down by so many lately and these are people that have been a part of my life for many years. Just when I needed them most, they all let me down.I was there for them through thick and thin but I just can't do it anymore. There comes a time when even people like me who are sincere, honest and loving has had enough with being taken advantage of and taken for granted. I'm sorry about it but I'm honest.........:o)
263859
It depends, I think. What are you expecting to get back? Are you expecting monetary reward? Altruism is usually not pure. We feel good when we do something for others. Some people do stuff because they want to go to heaven, others fear negative karma. So we all expect *something* when we do something for someone. Hope I understood the question and that my answer helps.
406216
I sometimes choose to help simply because I can, without thinking of future rewards. But usually, when it's something\nonerous, I would think twice before offering help. I know I cannot count much on gratitude, so this point becomes irrelevant. Whatever it is I will do, will be based on the amount of pleasure I am getting, or effort, I  am gaining. If that wasn't my approach, I would soon burn out, expecting\npeople to return the favor, or follow my example by helping others, usually leads to disappointment. I don't need to be disappointed or burnt out, why should I be? So, my approach is really practical, utterly selfish, but may be at times very helpful. I don't suppose I exactly fall into the categories described in the question, so don't know if it satisfied your curiosity or not.
656797
I think a rude answer, but why waste your energy trying to get back at someone?  Just ignore them and let it go, then you are the better person.
697512
Some people do get carried away & try & convert you but if they haven't got the gift to do it they shouldn't do it because they will turn people off \nif they had the gift of doing it you wouldn't get upset because it would be done in a way that was not upsetting.\nBut their hearts are in the right place \nthey think they are helping you to have a better life etc so really \nhow can that hurt knowing they care about you even if they are wrong in your opinion
52548
get out there and act like you will... and that you deserve it.  they will give you a shot if you have the right attitude.
476804
No, but if they haven't left you feedback be careful. If you want to get positive feedback from them maybe offer something.
673093
I wish I could give you ten points for even asking this question, you are a true and real genius!!! This is how it always ends up doesn't it?!?! I think that lost people see nice people (people that have found their inner selves) and try to take advantage. Those people try to gain what they need from nice people because they lack this!!They latch on like a parasite, but only if they knew that they have to achieve that task on their own. In other words usually people that pick on nice people, 9 times out of 9 have issues lying within thierselves and unfortunately nice people are bombarded with this destruction!!
798313
YOUR NICK IS TIME PASS...THEN WHY DO YOU WISH PEOPLE TO TAKE YOU SERIOUSLY??
258282
yes sometimes\nbut when i think back that person really didn't deserve so much hate or attention from me. \ni guess often we feel like such when we personally feel insulted or hurt, but i guess its okay to think about it a little to vent it off and NOT do anything on it.
577303
"Do you want to ****?  Or do I owe you an apology?"