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Habits that are making people disrespect you

Are you too nice to the people around you? (Photo: iStock)

Being nice, selfless and likeable are all qualities that are praised. From a young age, kids are taught to be kind to everyone even if it means sacrificing their own happiness.

There's definitely nothing wrong with being pleasant but, there comes a time when you have to pause and check whether you're doing too much. When you notice that people treat and talk to you how they want to at work or in your relationships, there is a problem.

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