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How to avoid being bullied in middle school
Be confident.
Bullies typically seek easy targets. They try to pick on someone who they think lacks the confidence to stand up to them.

Select from the following.
[a]. Instead, bullies may think they know you well enough to get you to defend yourself or grade you based on what you think. Instead of being emotional, tell them when you feel as though you are going to cry, or act like it's better to be alone..
[b]. If you portray confidence, you will avoid a lot of bullying. Give off confident body language by standing up straight when navigating the hallways..
[c]. They try to poke holes in your ability to stand up for others. Therefore, chances are high that you'll be bullied if you aren't confident in yourself..
[d]. This means you have to project confidence on the part of others. Smiling while you talk to other people or laughing when you tease are excellent examples of assertiveness..
[b].