The Golden Rule states to treat others the way you want to be treated. It’s one of the first things we learn as kids, heavily emphasized in preschool and kindergarten.
It’s a great rule, but we must experience being treated poorly to truly understand how to treat others well. So, treat others as you would like to be treated, but don’t fret too much when others mistreat you.
They serve as a reminder of what not to do. Don’t mimic their behavior. Stay true to yourself, and your positivity will have a greater impact on others than their negativity.
