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What's the difference between bullying and teasing?

Profile: HeyitsSanz
HeyitsSanz on Mar 30, 2018
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Bullying is when the interaction is unwarranted and hurts the recipient , whereas teasing is something even the recipient finds funny :)
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Profile: colakat
colakat on Mar 30, 2018
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Teasing is when you and your friend are messing around and both of the parties understand this. Bullying is when someone keeps teasing you over and over again and you tell them that it's not funny and to stop and they say they won't and to just loosen up.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 4, 2018
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Tasing is one-off, whereas bullying is more repetitive. Tasing is usually verbal and bullying can occur in many different forms.
Profile: SkyeWater
SkyeWater on Apr 18, 2018
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Bullying and teasing, there is an extremely thin line between the two, and how would you know which is which? Well, bullying consists of constant negative feelings from the actions the other person performs, and makes the victim feel isolated, alone, scared, all the negative feelings. Teasing, however, is more lighthearted, and it is made obvious that it wasn’t meant to be offensive. You can tell by the person’s tone and body language whether or not they meant to offend you, and if they truly meant to make you feel sad or angry, they would not say ‘just kidding’ or any other apologies if you get offended. There’s nothing wrong with getting offended at a tease, but turning a blind eye to bullying because you fear being teased for getting offended easily is not a joke, so if anyone seems to be bullying you, show them you don’t like their words clearly, and if they continue despite your warnings, it’s better to tell someone about it.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 19, 2018
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Teasing is when someone can reciprocate the fun, Bullying is when one feels trapped and is unable to stop it.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 21, 2018
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Bullying comes from a malicious place from someone that wants to put you down and make you feel bad. Teasing usually comes from someone that wishes to joke around with you and isn't trying to make you feel bad, although if the 'teasing' in question is something that is a sensitive subject with you it can easily become bullying.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 25, 2018
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bullying is when they won't stop even though you tell them to, teasing they will stop if you say so
Profile: DontForgetToSmileGabby
DontForgetToSmileGabby on Apr 25, 2018
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Bullying is a lot worse. It can get physical, people can spit on you or swear at you. Bullies make your life harder to make themselves 'more popular'.
Profile: AprylFools
AprylFools on Apr 26, 2018
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Bullying is when you're made to feel worthless by the other party, where as teasing is just something friends do. Bullies do it in a hostile manner, where as your friends and family may be doing it in a friendly manner.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 27, 2018
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In my opinion, teasing is when friends make fun of each other, and they are both okay with it. Bullying is when the victim doesn't want such attention.
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