How to not become a target to bullies?

Question

Is there certain guidelines to follow on not being targeted by bullies?

Answer 1

Ignore them. The point of bullying is to get some reaction out of you (crying, name-calling, fighting back). Without any reaction it get boring very fast.

Answer 2

Bullies target the weak

But Bullies are usually insecure people themselves and I have found most to be rather 'weak' themselves.

They look for the 'meek' thinking they are the 'weak'.....

Try standing out just a little bit, blending in and remaining quiet are usually what they are looking for. Dress in a way that does not make you look like you are 3 years out of fashion, and maybe wear something that shows you are not afraid of expressing yourself.

I found that after I began wearing a sharks tooth for instance around my neck that people began noticing that I was there.

Maybe that is stupid, but most Bullies are actually 'followers' that are searching for recognition themselves. That sharks tooth seemed to portray a level of self-confidence that they recognized.

The upshot was, the girls began noticing me as well.

Answer 3

Stand up to a bully, don't let them know you are afraid or that they can control you that would make matters worse. Listen to the song-"I won't back down" by Tom Petty it might give you inspiration.

Answer 4

Learn a martial art. If it persists and you feel the need to use self defense, drop 'em and they will leave you alone. I dont condone violence at all - but I do encourage ptrotecting yourself.

Answer 5

Be Strong, Be Brave.
Brave to accept any pain, and Strong to prevent any injure.

Bully dont like to hurt somebody like this.

Answer 6

Just be YOURSELF even in front of them... don't mind them at all... go on with ur work as usual.. be strong and firm and dignified.. don't let ur fear escape u and make itself visible to them.... :-)

Answer 7

visibly carry a bowie knife. just dont use it!