Handling Teasing
Why do people tease people?
A. To get a reaction out of you, embarrass you, and make you feel bad?
B. Because it's funny?
C. Everyone teases, it's no big deal.
What happens when you ignore teasing?
A. They keep teasing you, you look weak, and make yourself an easy target?
B. The teasing will stop.
C. The person teasing you will think you are mad at them.
Is Banter okay to ever banter with people?
A. Yes, Banter is a kind of teasing that is usually playful and isn’t intended to hurt anyone among friends.
B. No, Banter can be risky when meeting new friends.
C. No, Banter is bad. Don't ever do it.
D. A&B
How could you sound bored to someone teasing you?
A. Just say okay in a lazy voice?
B. Start overreacting and yell at them?
C. Use a high pitched voice and say whatever?
What could you do if you get negative feedback about clothing?
A. Consider changing wardrobe, try following clothing norms of your peer group.
B. Wear the same clothes that are causing negative attention.
C. Change schools because the kids here are mean.
What happens when you get upset, are you doing what the teaser wants?
A. Nothing happens
B. You will probably get teased again.
C. The teasing will stop.
True or false, you should always walk away from teasing.
A. True, walking away will make the teasing stop.
B. False, they will follow you, keep teasing you, you look weak, and will make yourself and easy target in the future.
What could be the problem Bantering a person teasing you?
A. It escalates the situation, Each person tries to one up each other, and Eventually someone gets upset.
B. Nothing will happen, it's okay to banter with the teaser.
C. It will stop the teasing.
What are examples of nonverbal comebacks
A. Shrug your shoulders, roll your eyes, or shake your head.
B. Laughing
C. Blinking your eyes really fast
What could you do if you get negative feedback about body odor
A. Use deodorant, bathe regularly using soap, wash hair regularly, wear less cologne/perfume.
B. Put more cologne and perfume on.
C. Stop using deodorant.
What do most adult tell teens to do when they are teased?
A. Ignore, walk away, or ignore them?
B. Argue back with the person teasing you.
C. Tease them back.
What happens when you tell an adult right away when being teased?
A. The person teasing you will get into trouble and say sorry.
B. The teasing will never happen again.
C. You make the teaser mad, They want to retaliate and You may get a reputation as a snitch.
Why is it important to act like what the teaser said Didn’t Bother You?
A. The teaser doesn’t get the reaction they wanted, It’s less fun for the person teasing you or They will be less likely to tease you in the future.
B. The teasing will eventually stop.
C. The teasing will probably continue.
Does the teaser usually stop after one teasing comeback?
A. No - they usually try a few times.
B. Yes, it will stop.
What could you do if you get negative feedback about your sense of humor?
A. Continue to tell the same jokes over and over again.
B. Pay attention to your humor feedback, consider telling fewer jokes, be a little more serious when first getting to know someone.
C. Find new friends that don't know your reputation.
True or false, you more/less likely to get teased again when you react to the person teasing you?
A. True, you will get teased again if you react to the teasing.
B. False, the person teasing you will more likely move onto the next person.
When would it be appropriate to tell an adult if you are being teased?
A. If these strategies don’t work, You can’t handle the teasing on your own, and If you feel physically threatened
B. If they called you a name?
C. If they looked at you funny.
Why is it important to act like what the teaser said was Lame or Stupid?
A. It embarrasses the teaser.
B. This makes the teasing less fun.
C. This makes the teasing more fun.
D. A & B
What impression do verbal and nonverbal comebacks give the teaser?
A. That you are emotional and react to anything people say to you.
B. That you don't care, you're not bothered by what they said, that what they said was lame
What if you got negative feedback about your food being smelly during lunch?
A. Get upset about it and react.
B. Consider moving to another table.
C. Maybe eat at a different time.
D. B & C
A. True, boys are always the bully.
B. False, boys and girls bully people.
What could be the problem with teasing the person teasing you back?
A. It is probably the best way to stand up for yourself.
B. You could get in trouble, a bad reputation, or you'll probably get teased more.
C. Nothing will happen and the teaser will want to be your friend.
What is an example of a short comeback?
A. Whatever, Okay, Is that supposed to be funny?
B. Ignore them and walk away?
C. Tell an adult?
Should you remove yourself after giving teasing comebacks or give more comebacks until the teaser leaves?
A. After you have given a few teasing comebacks, it’s a good idea to remove yourself from the situation.
B. Stay there until the teaser has learned their lesson?
C. Wait for the teaser to say they are sorry?
What could you do about negative feedback about something out of your control?
Ex: A student always makes fun of your parent's car.
How could you react?
A. Tell a teacher, ignore, and walk away?
B. Give a short verbal comeback?
C. Give a nonverbal comeback?
D. Tell your parents to drop you off somewhere different.
E. B & C