It's abuse that should not be allowed. And a study by Minneapolis-based Relia Star Financial found workers were three times more likely to experience such harassment than to be threatened with physical harm. Victims reported lowered productivity and higher rates of psychological distress, including fear and depression. Skeptics dismiss much of the hubbub as whining, but researchers point out that bullying does not consist of little incivilities. These are not rude slips done more out of ignorance than spite.
Bullying is personal.
Bullying is not only the venom-spewing boss who openly belittles subordinates. People think bullying is jumping up and screaming. It's usually much more subtle. The behaviors look childish, but they're done by adults. The people who experience it really suffer.