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This is why “it costs nothing to be kind” always rubbed me the wrong way.
Like, yes it does cost, at least to some degree, energy/money/time to put on some form of extroversion or extra effort when things are being asked of you. That’s not to say it’s never worth it, but for those of us with more limited capacity (although everyone has a set capacity) there’s only so much available to extend before burnout.
Whenever I can afford it, I take time to be kind. I can’t always stop and give money or extend myself mentally to strangers or acquaintances, though. I don’t expect them to, either. Problematic contacts who ask a lot of emotional resources without offering in return, as well.
I think the term is “compassion fatigue.” /rant
I think you might have misunderstood what being nice means.
It's things like 'it costs nothing to not scream at your waiter because your order is wrong.'
If that’s the case, then yes lol. Being intentionally rude is uncool, and to be honest also takes unnecessary energy.