I fully understand what you feel. I made a whole post about this same thing. People have bought into this Stepping on others to get ahead minimising their consideration for others, I mean you cannot do one without the other you know... Don't change who you are, this year alone has highlighted the perks of being "kind" and the downside of not.

I understand what you mean

No. It surprises me when anyone says that since I'm really not, but I don't think it's offensive.

That seems like a small reason to be offended, but I’m never “too nice”

It's hard for me to envisage that ever happening to me.

Nobody can be too "nice" these days. yu must stand up for yourself.

No

Kinda, yeah 😅 I would hate to be seen as a pushover

It is better than they saying you are the least rude

Yes.