Something New Every Day

Stories and essays on identity, creative thought, and everyday common sense.

Real people have everything they need to survive

The world needs more of this

“Perfect people are not real people because in the real world nothing is perfect.” ~Anon

The following are 36 traits real people possess.

  1. Real people don’t get upset because somebody obviously dislikes them.
  2. Real people are quiet people.
  3. Real people act on what’s real, not on what’s imagined.
  4. Real people are positive people.
  5. Real people can adapt to every situation.
  6. Real people understand that everybody has a talent.
  7. Real people are the same regardless of where you meet them.
  8. Real people are good time keepers.
  9. Real people don’t react to insults.
  10. Real people are excellent listeners.
  11. Real people don’t take advantage of other people.
  12. Real people don’t spread gossip.
  13. Real people make mistakes too.
  14. Real people do not act on assumptions.
  15. Real people are honest people.
  16. Real people have real friends.
  17. Real people don’t try to impress other people.
  18. Real people are educated and intelligent people.
  19. Real people learn from every mistake.
  20. Real people forgive but don’t forget.
  21. Real people will not follow fake people.
  22. Real people are not hypocrites.
  23. Real people are independent.
  24. Real people are not perfect people.
  25. Real people are not motivated by money.
  26. Real people are grateful for everything they have.
  27. Real people do what they say they’re going to do.
  28. Real people know if you want to improve the world, you start by improving yourself.
  29. Real people are not impressed by things.
  30. Real people are cool people but they wouldn’t describe themselves as cool.
  31. Real people don’t hurt people’s feelings on purpose.
  32. Real people have a firm grasp on reality.
  33. Real people don’t tell other people what to do.
  34. Real people think!
  35. Real people will answer your questions with facts, not opinions.
  36. Real people will judge you by your actions.

I’ve been living on this planet for quite a long time and the one thing I’m sure of is, the world needs more real people.


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