"Treat others how you want to be treated"

I disagree with that saying because its absolute b.s we've been taught that lie through, school, tv, clueless parents etc. It's all programming. I disagree with that saying because you can't expect others to treat you how you want to be treated right? You maybe nice but the other person won't always be so nice and no one really has control over what others say or do. I'm neutral with everyone and I've noticed that the meaner you become the nicer people treat you. It's crazy how ironic that is.