It’s “Tough Love Week” at the Culture and Manners Institute. And this is difficult for us to say, but we only say this because we care.

Not everybody is going to like you.  No matter how nice you are (and we know you are!), no matter how hard you work or how much you contribute, some people will find something not to like about you. We know it’s hard to believe and it’s very sad. (sniff…sigh)

Now that you know, it’s time to pull up your big boy pants (big girl pants) and say, “That’s THEIR problem.”  Try not to make their problems your problems.  Always look for the good in others and be kind to the people who do not like you.  In fact, smile at them — frequently.  Don’t let them win.