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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	* HumansAreGood: Don't be afraid of us humans, my animals! We know how to treat creatures!
89	* 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.
90	* InformedKindness: I am kind. You just don't see it much.
91	* InnocentAliens: Don't let those shows about {{Alien Invasion}}s get to you. We came here in peace.
92	* InnocentBetaBitch: Sorry about [[AlphaBitch my mean friend over there.]] I don't hate you that much, but I can't leave her alone either...
93	* JapanesePoliteness: はじめまして。[[labelnote:Translation]]Nice to meet you.[[/labelnote]]
94	* TheJeeves: You rang, sir/madam?
95	* JerkassToOne: (The cruel to one variety) I'm kinder to everyone except you.
96	* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Screw you! I'm not a nice guy... okay fine! I admit it! I got ''some'' good in me!
97	* KindheartedCatLover: I just love cats so much!
98	* KindheartedSimpleton: Uhhh Yeah! Of course I luv you buddie! Guhehehe!!
99	* KindlyHousekeeper: I am honored to do all the work in the house for you.
100	* KindlyVet: I love working with animals and treating them with kindness.
101	* KindnessBall: I may be an asshole, but I got passed this ball so I'm going to be nice for just this episode.
102	* KindnessButton: I no longer feel outraged anymore! Thank you so much for curing my meanness.
103	* TheKindnessOfStrangers: I may not know you, but that doesn't mean I can't help out.
104	* LessonsInSophistication: I'm learning how to be a ProperLady (or gentleman).
105	* KnightInSourArmor: HumansAreBastards, but I’ll still die protecting them anyway!
106	* LovableAlphaBitch: I may be the [[AlphaBitch queen bee]] of this school, but I'm a really good girl once you get to know me.
107	* LovableJock: Hey, what's up, man? I'm the quarterback of the team. You wanna play too?
108	* LovableLizard: I'm warm-hearted even though I'm cold-blooded.
109	* LovableNerd: I may be geeky and nerdy, but I’m still a likable and friendly person nonetheless!
110	* LovableRogue: I do break the law, but I won't harm you!
111	* LovedByAll: Everyone loves me for my kindness.
112	* MeanCharacterNiceActor: Don't be fooled by the character I play: I'm actually a very nice guy.
113	** NiceCharacterMeanActor: The character I play is a nice guy. Unfortunately for you, I'm not! So suck it up!!
114	* MellowFellow: I can tolerate anything because it's hard for me to lose my cool now.
115	* MemorialForTheAntagonist: Offering a funeral service for the deceased villain out of respect or honor, despite their atrocities.
116	* MinnesotaNice: I give you special greetings from Midwest America.
117	* MisunderstoodLonerWithAHeartOfGold: I'm not as bad as people would want you to think that I am. I'm really nice.
118	* NeighbourhoodFriendlyGangsters: Whassup, homie? I may be a gangster from the hood, but I still get along with my homies.
119	* NeverHurtAnInnocent: I refuse to kill and destroy these innocent people.
120	* NeverSpeakIllOfTheDead: There may be people who aren't exactly nice, but even they didn't deserve to die.
121	* NiceGuy: Exactly what it says, my friend.
122	* NiceGuysFinishLast: Sadly, I can't win the affections of girls who would prefer [[AllGirlsWantBadBoys men who are rough.]]
123	** SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan: But I should never give up hope! My future lover will come soon enough!
124	* NiceJewishBoy: I'm Jewish and I would love to welcome you here on this page.
125	* NiceMeanAndInbetween: I'm the nice one compared to the other two guys I hang out with.
126	* NiceMice: Awww--Look how harmless these mice are.
127	* NiceToTheWaiter: I treat the working class well.
128	* NobleDemon: I’m a highly honorable and dignified person despite the fact that I am evil!
129	* NobleWolf: Do not fear me for being a powerful wolf. I'm just as true and loyal as your average dog.
130	* OfficerAndAGentleman: I am the very model of a polite army officer.
131	* OverlyGenerousFool: What's a little debt when helping out people in need?
132	* OverlyPolitePals: Welcome, my dear troper! After you, my dear troper! I'm sorry, [[AskAStupidQuestion am I going overboard here]]?!
133	* PacifistDojo: Welcome to the Dojo! I'm going to teach you to use martial arts for self-defense and enlightenment, grasshopper.
134	* PetTheDog: Just to show you how nice I am, I am going to pet these cute puppies and kittens.
135	* PlayingNiceForNow: Hello, my friend. ''(whispers)'' Just to let you know, I'll be nice just this once.
136	* PoliteVillainsRudeHeroes: Geez! Some hero. Even I'm not that mean.
137	* PolitenessJudo: I'll be very polite to you, my friend...IF YOU WOULD STOP BEING SUCH A MORON! Thank you.
138	* PomPomGirl: I maybe am a cheerleader, but I am still a nice girl.
139	* ProperLady: I am a woman who prefers a kind, feminine, gentle soul that is attactive among other women.
140	* PunishedForSympathy: Unfortunately, being compassionate towards others who are less deserving of it can get me called out for it.
141	* TheQuarterback: I'm the star quarterback of the football teams who loves to get along with everyone around me, especially my wonderful fans.
142	* QuintessentialBritishGentleman: 'Ello, guv'nor. Lovely weather we're having, innit? Care for some tea, or bangers 'n' mash?
143	* 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.
144	* RighteousRabbit: Awww--What a nice bunny.
145	* RoseHairedSweetie: I'm as sweet as my rose-colored hair!
146	* RudeHeroNiceSidekick (the nice sidekick): Hello friend. My partner is just very mean. He pushes me around and is too arrogant.
147	* SacredHospitality: I am very hospitable to my guests. They deserve some kindness.
148	* SheepInSheepsClothing: People suspect I'm pretending to be nice. They're actually wrong.
149	* SilkHidingSteel: I'm a woman who is good at fighting, but I use it only when necessary.
150	* SocialOrnithopod: I'm just walking through the plains looking for plants with my herd.
151	* SmartJerkAndNiceMoron: I'm a nice guy and my partner doesn't seem to like me because I'm not that smart like he is.
152	* SouthernGentleman: Howdy, friend! Greetings here in the down south!
153	* SpoiledSweet: Being rich, beautiful, and popular doesn't make me a [[SpoiledBrat self-entitled]] [[AlphaBitch jerk.]]
154	* StupidGood: I'm often too nice for my own good.
155	* SugarAndIcePersonality: Never mind my cold and withdrawn demeanor, I really am nice once I get to know you.
156	* SweetBaker: I'm a really nice person, and I also love to bake!
157	* SweetSeal: I'm a seal. Wanna watch me [[BallBalancingSeal balance a ball on my nose]]?
158	* 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!
159	* TactfulTranslation: I'm going to make that sound more polite when I translate it.
160	* TenderTomboyishnessFoulFemininity: What's up? I'm a {{tomboy}} and my partner is vain and full of herself.
161	* ThrowTheDogABone: I feel sorry for all the bad things that happened to you. Here's something to make you feel better.
162	* TokenGoodTeammate: I'm part of an evil group, but don't worry, I'm not cruel like them.
163	* TookALevelInKindness: Even though I had been rude in the past, I have a change of heart.
164	* TurnTheOtherCheek: I repay your cruelty and evil with kindness.
165	* UltimateJobSecurity: Even though you did pretty bad with your job, we still won't fire you.
166	* 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…
167	* UnintentionallySympathetic: Why do you guys care about me? I'm supposed to be the bad guy... right?
168	* UnclePennybags: I'm a rich man who is generous to give money to those who really need it.
169	* UnexpectedKindness: I'm doing something nice for you, but you thought I'd be mean.
170	* 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]].
171	* 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.
172	* VirtuousCharacterCopy: I'm a more nicer, more positive version of some jerk I've based off. Feel free to ask me for help!
173	* VitriolicBestBuds (Type 1): My friend over here insults me and ridicules me. Despite this, I treat him kindly nevertheless.
174	* WarmHeartedWalrus: What a nice old walrus.
175	* WonderfulWerewolf: I may be covered in wild fur and baring my fangs, but I'm just as friendly and loyal as a dog.
176	* WorthyOpponent: Wow, I have to admit that your skills are really impressive. May we battle each other...next time?
177	* WouldntHitAGirl: I am too chivalrous to even inflict harm on a woman.
178	* WouldntHurtAChild: Children are too precious to be harmed.
179	* 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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