My dad got this pamphlet advertising "ti quan do" (i can't spell that) classes. On the paper they give bullying advise because they're trying to say that joining the classes will help self defense and self-confidence and stuff. I remember these 2 were sorta interesting:


1. Humor: Try to throw the bully off guard with humor. Example:

Bully: "Whatsa mattah, you chicken?"
You: *start squawking and walking around like a chicken*
Spectators: *laughter*

This throws the bully off guard, and changes their insult into a joke. Suddenly, something that's meant to hurt you is making you laugh. When I was little, there was a school bully (at my old school), who was, well, a total bully. Like the kind you see on TV. One time the bully scratched me, and I said "Ha ha, that tickles!" And he looked totally confused. The few other kids watching started laughing at him.



2. Agreement: Try to agree with what the bully is saying, as if it really wasn't an insult. Example:

Bully: "Where'd you get that sweater, nerd? The dumpster?"
You: "No, my grandma made it for my birthday and I hate, but my mom made me wear for some stupid reason."
Bully: *caught off guard* "Yeah? Well... it still looks like (insert bad word here)."
You: "I know... that's what I just said."
Bully: *angry* "WHATEVER!" *stomps away*

This changed the bully's insult to just a comment. Don't say this if the bully is insulting your race or gender.



My friend and some other people once joined forces with an in 1st grade with a bully, and all they did was follow him around and call him "mister bossyman", and wear sunglasses. Eventually the bully just got tired of them and didn't bother them any more.