High school is a particularly fragile time for the average teenager, a common problem for ALOT of teens is the teasing that goes on, it can literally make their life a living hell. It's not fair, noone should have to put up with that kind of crap from anyone, everyone deserves respect. Well as alot of people know, life isn't fair, some people do get respect but some dont. This post is going to be dedicated to helping you gain the respect that you deserve from your peers.
What I have come to realise is that there are alot of different angles and variables that come with this topic of conversation and there is no "one size fits all" solution. I know you guys would like simple answer, we all do, but there isnt one.. There are 2 different sections im going to cover one is the skills and aptitudes that you can develop to help you and the other is covering all the angles that people can tease you from.
Skills and aptitudes
Humour and a quick wit
I bet you guys knew this was going to come up, good come back lines are always good and can help in almost ALL situations. Watch a whole load of comedys and LEARN some jokes, i know alot of people dont tell you to do this but some jokes are so easy to pull off and they get people laughing. Once you get people laughing you realise how easy it is and you can develop the art of timing and quick wit that will help you IMMENSELY.
Physical appearance
If you incease in size then people meeting you for a first time will naturally be trying to get on your good side, however this does not work on people you all ready know but i will cover them later.
Fearless personallity
When you are seen doing things that other people would never dream of then other people naturally back down and be submissive to you because you did something that they think they are uncapable of. I love the quote "Actions speak louder then words" because its so true, especially in this sence. Other people will back down because you arent afraid to do what they can only speak of.
Different angles
Being teased by an acquaintance
By acquaintance i mean someone that you know, but is not a friend. These are ussually the people that piss you off the most when they tease you because you have no idea why they do it and they just dont stop. They ussually try to do it in a big group of people to try and make everyone laugh at you, this is when you should use your quick wit, if you can make everyone laugh at him when he tryed to make a joke on you, then you as good as gold. Also around these guys, just dont talk to them.. Talk to everyone else, but not him. Under NO circumstances should you try to "make up" and be nice to them. If they start being friendly to you then you can forgive them and return the favour, they need to earn your respect not the other way around.
Being teased by a close friend
Please, Please, PLEASE, realise the difference between insulting and playful teasing. A playful joke is all right, if you have a good come back line then say it and turn the joke around, its all in good fun. If you can't think of a come back line then dont worry about it just laugh it off because your just kidding around. Just remember to get your friend back later with a good line, doenst matter when just make sure you do or else they might make a habit of it. If your friend consistently teases you then your going to have to do something about it, good comeback lines are the best as always but if it doesnt stop then just stop talking to them. If they still try to tease you then just give him a comeback line and leave it at that. Dont get cut or angry, be outgoing and friendly to everyone else, just dont talk to that particular guy.
Being teased by a complete stranger
This can get ugly, just remember DONT BE AFRAID. That is all i can say to you, if they pay you out then pay them out back but make it good and funny, if they are a lot bigger then you or there are lots of them then dont be afraid but dont be ****en stupid either. Just keep eye contact for a while and keep walking.
There you go guys, hope it helped...
What I have come to realise is that there are alot of different angles and variables that come with this topic of conversation and there is no "one size fits all" solution. I know you guys would like simple answer, we all do, but there isnt one.. There are 2 different sections im going to cover one is the skills and aptitudes that you can develop to help you and the other is covering all the angles that people can tease you from.
Skills and aptitudes
Humour and a quick wit
I bet you guys knew this was going to come up, good come back lines are always good and can help in almost ALL situations. Watch a whole load of comedys and LEARN some jokes, i know alot of people dont tell you to do this but some jokes are so easy to pull off and they get people laughing. Once you get people laughing you realise how easy it is and you can develop the art of timing and quick wit that will help you IMMENSELY.
Physical appearance
If you incease in size then people meeting you for a first time will naturally be trying to get on your good side, however this does not work on people you all ready know but i will cover them later.
Fearless personallity
When you are seen doing things that other people would never dream of then other people naturally back down and be submissive to you because you did something that they think they are uncapable of. I love the quote "Actions speak louder then words" because its so true, especially in this sence. Other people will back down because you arent afraid to do what they can only speak of.
Different angles
Being teased by an acquaintance
By acquaintance i mean someone that you know, but is not a friend. These are ussually the people that piss you off the most when they tease you because you have no idea why they do it and they just dont stop. They ussually try to do it in a big group of people to try and make everyone laugh at you, this is when you should use your quick wit, if you can make everyone laugh at him when he tryed to make a joke on you, then you as good as gold. Also around these guys, just dont talk to them.. Talk to everyone else, but not him. Under NO circumstances should you try to "make up" and be nice to them. If they start being friendly to you then you can forgive them and return the favour, they need to earn your respect not the other way around.
Being teased by a close friend
Please, Please, PLEASE, realise the difference between insulting and playful teasing. A playful joke is all right, if you have a good come back line then say it and turn the joke around, its all in good fun. If you can't think of a come back line then dont worry about it just laugh it off because your just kidding around. Just remember to get your friend back later with a good line, doenst matter when just make sure you do or else they might make a habit of it. If your friend consistently teases you then your going to have to do something about it, good comeback lines are the best as always but if it doesnt stop then just stop talking to them. If they still try to tease you then just give him a comeback line and leave it at that. Dont get cut or angry, be outgoing and friendly to everyone else, just dont talk to that particular guy.
Being teased by a complete stranger
This can get ugly, just remember DONT BE AFRAID. That is all i can say to you, if they pay you out then pay them out back but make it good and funny, if they are a lot bigger then you or there are lots of them then dont be afraid but dont be ****en stupid either. Just keep eye contact for a while and keep walking.
There you go guys, hope it helped...
