Kyle liked Lucy more than any other girl in the school, but he had an odd way of showing it. When she walked ahead of him in line, he kicked at her shoe. When she passed him on the school yard, he called her "lame Lucy." He even wrote a mean word on her homework during the bus ride to school. But what puzzled Lucy the most was receiving an invitation to Kyle's birthday party. Figuring that he was just planning a mean trick on her, Lucy decided not to go, and while Kyle eagerly awaited Lucy's arrival, Lucy talked on the phone to Jacob. When Kyle finally realized that Lucy was not coming to his party, he was crushed.
1. What is the message you take from the story that you can apply in your own life?
Treat the people you like with sincerity and kindness. Don't expect people would treat you nicely or have a good impression on you if you keep humiliating and hurting them. It's best to be honest and straightforward.
