How to avoid malicious jokes in the workplace

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 was when I was in junior high school. Some classmates will deliberately look for my faults or my differences, and then make malicious jokes about 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 that the feeling of being bullied became heavier and heavier, and I gradually became shut out from others and no longer wanted to associate with others.

the second example is that after I became a professional, a colleague often growled at me. In her opinion, my response was just a laugh, but in fact I was very 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 bad behavior.

first of all, we should insist on making psychological preparations. If we are vulnerable to malicious jokes from others, we must learn to protect ourselves. The way that has always helped 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 other people's words are a little too much, you don't have to accept them easily: "I don't like what you say" or "Please watch your words". By making a clear response immediately, we can make people have a correct cognition, thus reducing the occurrence of similar incidents.

finally, we must constantly improve our own consciousness. Whether on campus or in the workplace, we should not let joking 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, bullying in the name of joking is very dangerous, because they are easily overlooked. We must realize 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.