[header] How to defend against verbal bullying [title] Remain calm. [step] The whole point of a verbal bully's attacks is to unsettle you, so don't give them the satisfaction. Stay calm, cool and collected despite any taunts or insults.
[header] How to defend against verbal bullying [title] Remain calm. [step] The whole point of a verbal bully's attacks is to unsettle you, so don't give them the satisfaction. Stay calm, cool and collected despite any taunts or insults.
Don't speak back and answer back. Calmly reply to their complaints and give them some space. [substeps] Nobody can act like a bully without venting aggression. If your abuser is touching you, he or she should get off of you right away. [substeps] One way to stay calm is to speak slowly and clearly. Chances are, the bully knows exactly what you're saying and how they'll be reacting. To do this, it may help to, count silently, or mentally repeat an affirmation, such as " i will remain calm. " [title] Dismiss the person's attack.