Joking can also be a kind of bullying?

Joking can also be a means of bullying, which is often ignored or considered as "joking", causing some people to suffer very serious psychological harm. I have personally experienced some bullying behaviors in the name of joking, so I know how they deeply affect us.

The first example is when I was in junior high school. Some students will deliberately find fault with me or my differences, and then make malicious jokes on me. Sometimes they joke in a "kind" way, such as "Look, your nose is bent like a pig's nose", but these words actually hurt my self-esteem and dignity. I began to feel more and more bullied, and gradually became isolated from others and no longer wanted to associate with others.

The second example is that after I became a professional, a colleague often shouted jokes at me. In her opinion, my response just laughed it off, but I was really hurt inside. Whenever she does this to me, I feel helpless and depressed. This situation lasted for several weeks, which eventually led to my depression and depression. Later, I found out that this colleague was insane and often passed on her negative emotions to others, and I was unfortunately her victim. Therefore, joking doesn't mean you can say anything malicious. If you don't pay attention, malicious jokes will lead to long-term psychological effects, especially for those who are vulnerable. In our life and work, we must learn how to identify and oppose this kind of bad behavior.

First of all, we must insist on mental preparation. If we are vulnerable to malicious jokes from others, we must learn to protect ourselves. The way to help me in the past is to keep telling myself that "they are not important" and try not to let their words hurt me.

Secondly, we should give a firm response without hesitation. If you think what others say is a little too much, you don't have to accept it easily: "I don't like what you say" or "Please watch your words". By making a clear response immediately, people can have a correct understanding, thus reducing the occurrence of similar incidents.

Finally, we should constantly improve our consciousness. Whether on campus or in the workplace, we should not let jokes become a tool of bullying. We must always be vigilant and stop bad behavior in time. If we can exert our strength, it will have a positive impact on us and the people around us.

Generally speaking, it is dangerous to bully people in the name of joking, because it is easy to be ignored. We must be aware of the seriousness of this behavior and learn to react immediately. Only in this way can we protect ourselves and take seriously the healthy psychology of people around us.