I found this on Fragile Heart’s tumblog.
How to Have a Lovely Day
- Smile at strangers.
- Slow down.
- Say thank you.
- Give lots of compliments.
- Dress nicely.
- Wear perfume.
- Observe and listen.
- Be charming.
- Laugh.
- Wish people a lovely day.
I can’t wear perfume but I do try to do all the others every day. Some days I’m a hermit and don’t see anyone to be lovely to. That suits me just fine. Being nice and friendly and thinking of others takes something out of you when you are basically an introvert hermit type.
Could you write a character who is really unpleasant? Someone who doesn’t follow any (or very few) of the items on the list above?