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Re: Beaten by the mob

Subject: Re: Beaten by the mob
From: Bruce Byfield <bbyfield -at- axionet -dot- com>
To: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com>
Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 10:34:51 -0800


Bruce Wolf wrote:

If I recall my basic and advanced psychology classes correctly, a bully
invariably backs down. It is the "mind control" aspect of bullying that
gives the bully power. If a bully can't get you to do what he wants, he
stops.

A bully may threaten a punch. A bully may throw a punch. A bully may push.
Respond in kind and the bully will both stop and become very accommodating.

Yes, this is the myth. Where it breaks down is that bullies often have real power, whether physical or organizational. Bullying is abuse of power, not just a psychological edge that you can magically overcome. Stand up to bullies, and they still have that power - and probably won't hesitate to retaliate. In fact, they may become even more threatening, because they feel threatened themselves.

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References:
RE: Beaten by the mob: From: Jason Willebeek-LeMair
Re: Beaten by the mob: From: Bruce Byfield
Re: Beaten by the mob: From: Bruce Wolf

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