Mocking is the best alternative to assuming they’re kidding because it’s a playful way of being judgmental and showing disapproval.

If you can’t assume they’re kidding because they aren’t being funny at all, you have to use judgement instead. I told you that in the last episode.

When you can’t laugh, you have to judge, and the form of judgement that requires the least amount of effort is mocking.

Judgement is a powerful response to negative behaviors.

What do you learn in school about judging someone else harshly?? Don’t be that way! Be nice to everybody.

And the bully exploits this. They expect you to be nice to them no matter what because you always follow the rules.

Seriously think about it, have you ever heard a teacher say, “Be harsh back to that bully. Judge them!”? NO! Teachers will almost always tell yo ...