Why the word ‘fun’ is life-threatening

There are certainly people who claim the opposite, but in principle, I try to go through life as a friendly person. I do not shy away from confrontation, but seeking it out or needlessly hurting someone... I don't see the point in it. If you want to camp in Northern Canada or travel without Wi-Fi through Patagonia, I won't quickly say that this is not exactly my idea of a top vacation. So I often say: ‘Nice.’ And that's just stupid. And dangerous. Because before you know it...

• ...your handyman is ready with a router to carve waves into your wooden bedroom door. What preceded this: he had shown you something he made in another house and you had said ‘nice.’ Stupidstupidstupid.
• ...your friends invite you to spend a weekend camping and swimming in open water. What preceded this: they had shown their vacation photos and you had said ‘nice.’ Stupidstupidstupid II.
• ...your mother-in-law bought tickets for that intensely boring exhibition in Oss that you have absolutely no desire to attend for many reasons. What preceded this: she had said there was an exhibition she wanted to go to and you had said ‘nice.’ Stupidstupidstupid III. And making up an excuse is not an option, the tickets are valid for a year.
• ...a friend from the schoolyard wants to start a business with you. What preceded this: she had sent you a screenshot of an article about a company that is very successful abroad and you had said ‘nice.’ Stupidstupidstupid IV.
• ...your mother-in-law (there she is again) bought you an intensely ugly painting. What preceded this: she had bought it and proudly shown it to you and you had said ‘nice.’ Stupidstupidstupid V.

I won't say there should be a ban on the word ‘nice’, but a little caution... That can't hurt.