Be nice.

Meaning: This means to tell someone to behave in a pleasant, kind, or agreeable manner. It's like saying, Please behave in a way that makes others feel happy and comfortable.

Choice of Words: Be is a verb that means to exist or to have a certain quality. Nice means pleasant, kind, or agreeable. When you put them together, "Be nice" is a simple instruction asking someone to behave in a pleasant, kind, or agreeable manner.

Alternative Expressions

Show kindness.

Meaning: This means to act in a kind and friendly way. It's like saying, Please be kind and helpful to others.

Choice of Words: The word "kindness" means the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. "Show" means to make something visible or apparent. When you put them together, "Show kindness" means to display or express friendly and considerate behavior.

Be polite.

Meaning: This means to act in a respectful and considerate way. It's like saying, Please be respectful and considerate of others.

Choice of Words: The word "polite" means having or showing good manners. "Be" is a verb that means to exist or to act in a certain way. When you put them together, "Be polite" means to act in a respectful and considerate manner.

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