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Someone laughs at you when you trip and says, "Walk much?" You are not laughing.
Hurtful
Someone (you don't know their name) comes up to you and says, "Wow, that's SUCH a cool shirt." They laugh and walk away.
Hurtful
You open a can of pop and it spills all over you. You start to laugh, and your good friend starts laughing with you. They say, "Wow, nice job!"
Friendly joking
A guy at lunch (you don't know his name) comes up and tells you that his friend "TOTALLY has a crush on you, but they're too scared to tell you." He tells you that you should go up to them and ask them on a date. He is laughing.
Hurtful
You are playing basketball with friends. Every time you shoot the ball, the opposite team yells "You're going to miss!" Everyone is laughing and having fun.
Friendly joking.
A school friend calls you by a nickname that you like.
Friendly joking
Someone at school who you see in the hallway calls you a nickname that you don't like. You ask them to stop, but they just laugh.
Hurtful
Someone in your class laughs and mocks you when they think you are not paying attention.
Hurtful
It's your birthday. Your friend asks how old you are, and you say 18. Your friend says "Wow, you're so OLD!" You both laugh.
friendly joking
Who can you talk to at school if someone is teasing you?
Teachers, guidance counselors
A group of kids that you don't know is pointing at you while whispering and laughing at lunch.
Hurtful
1Your 2 friends are talking at lunch and you overhear them talking about hanging out this weekend. You ask them what they're doing and they say, "Oh, nothing!" They both laugh and start whispering to each other.
Hurtful
What can you do if someone is teasing you?
Ask them to stop, tell an adult/staff member
Someone at lunch (you don't know their name) tells you that everyone in the school is going to wear costumes tomorrow. They say, "You should totally dress up. It would look SO cool."
Hurtful
While you are walking to the bus, someone grabs your lunch box and holds it over your head where you can't reach. They laugh as you try to jump to reach it.
Hurtful
You and your best friend are playing keep-away. They have your shoe and run from you so you can't get it. You are both laughing and having fun.
friendly joking
