Hello, dear ladies and gentlemen. Here you will find tropes involving people who are nice, polite, and friendly in any way, shape, or form.
Please contrast those ruffians at The Jerk Index, and compare Goodness Tropes, and feel free to visit Pleasant Animals Index and Index with a Heart of Gold if you wish.
Pull up a chair and have a look at these tropes, my friend:
- Adaptational Nice Guy: I'm nice in this continuity, but not so nice in the source material.
- Affably Evil: Sure, I may plot diabolical schemes to take over the world, but that doesn't mean I can't be polite!
- All-Loving Hero: I am kind to and accepting of everyone, even my worst enemies.
- Aloof Leader, Affable Subordinate: Never mind the leader's harsh attitude. He's stressed out by the job.
- Animal Lover: I'm accepting of all creatures, big and small.
- Antagonist in Mourning: I may not like you, but it's sad to see you die.
- Bad Powers, Good People: Forgive me. My powers are terrifying, but I mean you no harm.
- Beary Friendly: I'm a bear...may I please give you a hug?
- Beauty Equals Goodness: I am both attractive and kind because the narrative implies these traits to be inseparable.
- Because You Were Nice to Me: ... I shall return the favor.
- Benevolent A.I.: Hello. How may I assist you today?
- Benevolent Boss: I treat my employees well.
- Benevolent Genie: Hello, friend. I'm here to grant you wishes, and I will give you what you actually want.
- Beware the Nice Ones: Watch it—I may be nice, but that's no reason to underestimate me.
- Big Friendly Dog: Woof! Woof! [jumps up and licks your face].
- Big Fun: I'm an overweight & jolly person you want to be friends with.
- Big-Hearted Bigfoot: I'm a friendly, furry fellow living in the forest.
- Bitch in Sheep's Clothing: Hello, friends! They think I'm actually this nice. Suckers.
- Captain Smooth and Sergeant Rough: I'm the captain here while my second-in-command is the disciplinarian to my men.
- Cheerful A.I.: Greetings, human. I have personally been programed to be cheerful and kind no matter what.
- Children Are Innocent: 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 bad children of my age!
- Chummy Mummy: I'm an undead pharaoh covered from head to toe in moldy old bandages, but I just want to be your friend!
- Class Princess: Even though I’m the most popular girl in school, I’m not at all like the Alpha Bitch. I’m nice to everyone, even the less popular students and outcasts.
- Compassionate Critic: What you did was wrong, but you are still a good person!
- Confound Them with Kindness: Being kind to someone to confuse them.
- Dark Is Not Evil: Black is just my favorite color! It doesn't mean I'm evil.
- Defrosting Ice Queen: Get lost! Never mind, I take that back.
- Delightful Dragon: Not all dragons are bad, we can be good guys too.
- Did We Just Have Tea with Cthulhu?: I may be an Eldritch Abomination, but let's sit down and have some tea.
- Dogged Nice Guy: I'm so nice to the girl/guy of my dreams. Why isn't she/he interested in me?
- Don't Fear the Reaper: I am Death, but I want to help you.
- Due to the Dead: Goodbye, my friend. May you rest for all eternity.
- Extended Greetings: I respect you enough that I will greet you with your full—extremely lengthy—title.
- Extreme Doormat: I'm far too nice to stand up for myself. I let everyone walk all over me instead.
- Everyone Has Standards: Yes, I'm not the nicest person around, but that doesn't mean I don't have standards!
- Even Evil Has Standards: Come on! I may be a villain, but there are lines I wouldn't dare cross!
- Even the Loving Hero Has Hated Ones: I am very kind to everyone, except for this repulsive individual.
- Even Evil Has Loved Ones: I may be a villain, but that doesn't mean that I don't have any love for anyone but myself.
- Face of a Thug: Sorry. My face can be quite terrifying.
- Faux Affably Evil: I may be the most evil villain ever, but I can make people think I'm a nice guy if it serves me.
- The Fettered: Sorry, but I'm not going to compromise my morals just to get what I want.
- Fictional Greetings and Farewells: These friendly greetings and farewells can be found in works.
- Friend to All Children: I love kids as much as you.
- Friendly Enemy: Good morning! Are you ready to try to defeat me?
- Friendly Ghost: Wooooooo! Helloooooo, friendddd.
- Friendly Neighborhood Gangster: Whassup, homie? I may be a gangster from the hood, but I still get along with my homies.
- Friendly Neighborhood Spider: Hello! Please don't sweep up my web.
- Friendly Neighborhood Vampire: Would you be so kind as to spare a pint of blood? I don't always need it from the neck.
- Friendly Pirate: Ahoy! I may sail the seas and search for treasure, but I also want to be your friend!
- Friendly, Playful Dolphin: Hello, friend! Want to see me walk on my tail?
- Friendly Rivalry: May the best man win. And let's grab a scone at that new coffeehouse afterward!
- Friendly Sniper: Sure, I wield a gun, but I'm still rather kind.
- Friendly Skeleton: Don't be afraid, folks! I may lack flesh and skin, but that doesn't mean I'm scary.
- Friendly Zombie: Yes, I may be a living dead, but that doesn't necessarily mean I don't have a heart too.
- Genial Giraffe: Don't be scared of my great height. I'm just here to eat from the trees.
- Gentle Giant: I may be big and sometimes even intimidating in person, but I am gentle and wish harm to no one.
- Gentle Giant Sauropod: Don't mind me. I'm just browsing through some treetops eating.
- Gentle Gorilla: I am a big ape with a big heart.
- Gentleman and a Scholar: I am an expert in my field, but I don't let it interfere with my social life.
- Gentleman Wizard: I am a wizard, but I know to treat others properly.
- Girl Next Door: Hey! Remember me from your childhood? We were BFFs!
- Gleeful and Grumpy Pairing: I wish my partner here would stop being so grouchy.
- Good Bad Girl: I Really Get Around, but I still do care about people I get into relationships with.
- Good Is Not Dumb: As nice as I am, that doesn't mean that I'm easy to fool.
- Good Is Not Soft: Get out of my way! There's evil to defeat, and goshdarnit I'm going to stamp it out!
- Good Parents: I treat my children kindly.
- Graceful Loser: Good game, friend! I wouldn't mind losing to someone with such determination.
- Hair of Gold, Heart of Gold: Hi there. You like my blonde hair? Well thanks. It represents my kindness.
- Herbivores Are Friendly: We're nice because we don't prey on other sapient creatures.
- Hidden Heart of Gold: I do not want others to know about my nice side!
- Honorable Elephant: An elephant never forgets to be kind.
- Hooker with a Heart of Gold: I may be a prostitute, but that doesn't mean I only care about your money.
- How About a Smile?: C'mon, show us how happy and nice you are.
- Humans Are Good: Don't be afraid of us humans, my animals! We know how to treat creatures!
- Incorruptible Pure Pureness: 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.
- Informed Kindness: I am kind. You just don't see it much.
- Innocent Aliens: Don't let those shows about Alien Invasions get to you. We came here in peace.
- Innocent Beta Bitch: I'm much better than my stupid loser of a friend!
- Japanese Politeness: はじめまして。Translation
- The Jeeves: You rang, sir/madam?
- Jerkass to One: (The cruel to one variety) I'm kinder to everyone except you.
- Jerk-to-Nice-Guy Plot: A story about how I start off as a jerk but gradually develop into a nice guy.
- Jerk with a Heart of Gold: Screw you! I'm not a nice guy... okay fine! I admit it! I got some good in me!
- Keigo: Ikimasu.
- Kindhearted Cat Lover: I just love cats so much!
- Kindhearted Simpleton: Uhhh Yeah! Of course I luv you buddie! Guhehehe!!
- Kindly Housekeeper: I am honored to do all the work in the house for you.
- Kindly Vet: I love working with animals and treating them with kindness.
- Kindness Ball: I may be an asshole, but I got passed this ball so I'm going to be nice for just this episode.
- Kindness Button: I no longer feel outraged anymore! Thank you so much for curing my meanness.
- The Kindness of Strangers: I may not know you, but that doesn't mean I can't help out.
- Lessons in Sophistication: I'm learning how to be a Proper Lady (or gentleman).
- Lovable Alpha Bitch: I may be the queen bee of this school, but I'm a really good girl once you get to know me.
- Lovable Jock: Hey, what's up, man? I'm the quarterback of the team. You wanna play too?
- Lovable Lizard: I'm warm-hearted even though I'm cold-blooded.
- Lovable Rogue: I do break the law, but I won't harm you!!
- Mean Character, Nice Actor: Don't be fooled by the character I play: I'm actually a very nice guy.
- Nice Character, Mean Actor: The character I play is a nice guy. Unfortunately for you, I'm not! So suck it up!!
- Mellow Fellow: I can tolerate anything because it's hard for me to lose my cool now.
- Minnesota Nice: I give you special greetings from Midwest America.
- Misunderstood Loner with a Heart of Gold: I'm not as bad as people would want you to think that I am. I'm really nice.
- Never Hurt an Innocent: I refuse to kill and destroy these innocent people.
- Never Speak Ill of the Dead: There may be people who aren't exactly nice, but even they didn't deserve to die.
- Nice Guy: Exactly what it says, my friend.
- Nice Guys Finish Last: Sadly, I can't win the affections of girls who would prefer men who are rough.
- Single Woman Seeks Good Man: But I should never give up hope! My future lover will come soon enough!
- Nice Jewish Boy: I'm Jewish and I would love to welcome you here on this page.
- Nice, Mean, and In-Between: I'm the nice one compared to the other two guys I hang out with.
- Nice Mice: Awww—Look how harmless these mice are.
- Nice to the Waiter: I treat the working class well.
- Noble Wolf: Do not fear me for being a powerful wolf. I'm just as true and loyal as your average dog.
- Officer and a Gentleman: I am the very model of a polite army officer.
- Overly Polite Pals: Welcome, my dear troper! After you, my dear troper! I'm sorry, am I going overboard here?!
- Pet the Dog: Just to show you how nice I am, I am going to pet these cute puppies and kittens.
- Playing Nice for Now: Hello, my friend. (whispers) Just to let you know, I'll be nice just this once.
- Polite Villains, Rude Heroes: Geez! Some hero. Even I'm not that mean.
- Politeness Judo: I'll be very polite to you, my friend...IF YOU WOULD STOP BEING SUCH A MORON! Thank you.
- Pom-Pom Girl: I maybe am a cheerleader, but I am still a nice girl.
- Proper Lady: I am a woman who prefers a kind, feminine, gentle soul that is attactive among other women.
- Punished for Sympathy: Unfortunately, being compassionate towards others who are less deserving of it can get me called out for it.
- The Quarterback: I'm the star quarterback of the football teams who loves to get along with everyone around me, especially my wonderful fans.
- Quintessential British Gentleman: 'Ello, guv'nor. Lovely weather we're having, innit? Care for some tea, or bangers 'n' mash?
- Rage Breaking Point: 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.
- Righteous Rabbit: Awww—What a nice bunny.
- Rose-Haired Sweetie
- Rude Hero, Nice Sidekick (the nice sidekick): Hello friend. My partner is just very mean. He pushes me around and is too arrogant.
- Sacred Hospitality: I am very hospitable to my guests. They deserve some kindness.
- Sheep in Sheep's Clothing: People suspect I'm pretending to be nice. They're actually wrong.
- Silk Hiding Steel: I'm a woman who is good at fighting, but I use it only when necessary.
- Social Ornithopod: I'm just walking through the plains looking for plants with my herd.
- Smart Jerk and Nice Moron: I'm a nice guy and my partner doesn't seem to like me because I'm not that smart like he is.
- Southern Gentleman: Howdy, friend! Greetings here in the down south!
- Spoiled Sweet: Being rich, beautiful, and popular doesn't make me a self-entitled jerk.
- Stupid Good: I'm often too nice for my own good.
- Sugar-and-Ice Personality: Never mind my cold and withdrawn demeanor, I really am nice once I get to know you.
- Sweet Baker: I'm a really nice person, and I also love to bake!
- Sweet Sheep: Baaa! Why hello there, ain't our wool the softest and cuddly? 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!
- Tender Tomboyishness, Foul Femininity: What's up? I'm a tomboy and my partner is vain and full of herself.
- Throw the Dog a Bone: I feel sorry for all the bad things that happened to you. Here's something to make you feel better.
- Token Good Teammate: I'm part of an evil group, but don't worry, I'm not cruel like them.
- Took a Level in Kindness: Even though I had been rude in the past, I have a change of heart.
- Turn the Other Cheek: I repay your cruelty and evil with kindness.
- Unintentionally Karmic: I always try to help the Jerkass and make them accept my friendship. If only my efforts didn’t always go wrong for them…
- Unintentionally Sympathetic: Why do you guys care about me? I'm supposed to be the bad guy... right?
- Uncle Pennybags: I'm a rich man who is generous to give money to those who really need it.
- Unexpected Kindness: I'm doing something nice for you, but you thought I'd be mean.
- Video Game Caring Potential: I prefer to have this video game character more caring of others. I don't like playing as 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.
- Villain Respect: 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.
- Vitriolic Best Buds (Type 1): My friend over here insults me and ridicules me. Despite this, I treat him kindly nevertheless.
- Warm-Hearted Walrus: What a nice old walrus.
- Was Actually Friendly: Thanks for apologizing to me for misjudging me. I forgive you. You see how well you can get along with people once you actually get to know them?
- Wonderful Werewolf: I may be covered in wild fur and baring my fangs, but I'm just as friendly and loyal as a dog.
- Worthy Opponent: Wow, I have to admit that your skills are really impressive. May we battle each other...next time?
- Wouldn't Hit a Girl: I am too chivalrous to even inflict harm on a woman.
- Wouldn't Hurt a Child: Children are too precious to be harmed.
- Yamato Nadeshiko: 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.Translation
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