What makes someone a good person? To classify someone as a good person you need to see what a good person does to make that person a good person. I would say a good person is someone that is kind and holds the door for you. Another thing that makes a good person, is someone that is friendly, has a lot of friends, and is always there for you. It’s someone that would take time for you, and make you feel important. Well, that is what I would define. How would you describe a good person?