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The confident and composed 'shark' approach to defusing bullying behavior
A bully can be a kin to a shark—formidable and intimidating. Yet, even sharks have vulnerabilities.
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When discussing bullying, most imagine the classic schoolyard scenario: a child attempting to steal lunch money or calling peers names to embarrass them, similar to Nelson Muntz from 'The Simpsons.'
However, in adulthood, bullying often manifests more subtly—such as a boss belittling you in meetings, a mother-in-law constantly criticizing, or a friend controlling group chats and making snide remarks.
In the past, you might have been advised to fight back against such behavior, but in professional and personal adult contexts, direct confrontation isn't always feasible. This is where @Mewmewsha, a TikTok influencer offering 'Older Sister' advice, introduces a clever shark metaphor to handle bullies.
Warning: Video contains strong language.
[@mewmewsha] Here’s how to handle anyone who tries to intimidate, bully, or belittle you.
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