When You’re Teased

Stop! Don’t Say a Word Teasers like to upset people. When people don’t become upset, it takes the fun out of teasing.

Think of Your Choices

#1: Ignore the Teasing Learn to shrug teasing off. It’s a way of saying “I don’t care. It doesn’t matter.”

Rules for Ignoring Don’t say a word. Stand up straight. Look the teaser in the eye like you don’t care. Don’t cry, turn around, or run away.

#2: Agree with the Teasing or Laugh Another way to be in control when you’re teased is to agree with the teaser.

#3: Ask, “Why did you say that?” One way to stop teasing is to ask the teaser, “Why did you say that?” When questioned about motivation, a teaser may have nothing left to say except, “I don’t know.”

#4: Say, “I want you to stop.” Your first response to a teaser may be “Stop!” When you feel strong enough, you can add, “I want you to stop.”