Also, victims should try to keep company with at least two friends at all times. Bullies are opportunists who normally strike when others are alone. They depend on victims' silence, says Wilhelm. Middle schools seem to have the highest incidents of bullying due to adolescence, Wilhelm said. Kids become overwhelmed by hormonal and physical changes and tend to form isolated peer groups, she adds.
Bullying also is a part of many adults' lives.
These bullies use words and subtler forms of intimidation than the physical violence employed by children. Some workplaces have a gatekeeper who rules the kingdom with a mind-set that anyone coming in is not going to be very successful. Negativity can cause co-workers to feel that what the bully is saying must be true. Nice people really finish last. Most people spend their life trying to get along with other people.