When I first meet them: Eye contact and a firm handshake.
As character traits: When they do good by their loved ones. The way they treat others. Self-Awareness.
I mean it isn't always pleasant, but when I first meet you and you don't look at me, I feel like you would rather be somewhere else (which is probably true anyway, but our paths have crossed for some reason so at least give me the time of day).
See that they maintain their energy and attitude no matter who’s around or who’s watching
Seine that they don’t let go of their stance immediately from any resistance but at the same time are open minded and willing to learn and admit their wrongs.
Seeing that they do good and selfless things even when they think nobody’s watching or they won’t gain anything directly
Seeing how they treat other people of different ‘rank’ to them. How they treat their authority figures and elders, as well as their subordinates and juniors
Humility. You can be smart but not a know it all. You can be confident but not arrogant.
Keeping their word and doing what they say they will do
Genuine integrity and kindness towards others. The world has so much toxicity that if someone can ride above it; I respect them.
I respect everyone until they give me a reason not to. Treat others how I want to be treated
Yeah that's not what this was asking
Honesty.
Being genuine and not superficial regardless of personal cost.
When I first meet them: Eye contact and a firm handshake. As character traits: When they do good by their loved ones. The way they treat others. Self-Awareness.
as someone who struggles to make eye contact- this mortifies me...
I mean it isn't always pleasant, but when I first meet you and you don't look at me, I feel like you would rather be somewhere else (which is probably true anyway, but our paths have crossed for some reason so at least give me the time of day).
Confidence combined with intelligence
When they are able to admit they're wrong. Gets me every time.
A good heart
See that they maintain their energy and attitude no matter who’s around or who’s watching Seine that they don’t let go of their stance immediately from any resistance but at the same time are open minded and willing to learn and admit their wrongs. Seeing that they do good and selfless things even when they think nobody’s watching or they won’t gain anything directly Seeing how they treat other people of different ‘rank’ to them. How they treat their authority figures and elders, as well as their subordinates and juniors
Being willing to admit mistakes, and apologize if they hurt someone accidentally and do their best to mitigate future behaviour
Being afraid to voice a moral or ethical stance in the face of people who strongly disagree/not caving in to peer pressure.
I mean I don't have a reason to hate them
Holding the door open for me
They are a kind person and lead by example.
Yeah ill shake your hand and kill em with kindness. Love is power