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How
to Use Comeback Lines!
© 2001 by Tom Letson
The key to comeback lines is to remain COOL and AVOID the temptation to trade name calling or personal insults with the bully or teaser. A great comeback line is brief and to the point and leaves the bully or teaser feeling that they did not get to you! Don't forget to always look them in the eye and keep cool - anger is a sign to them that what they are doing is working. Try some of the following, however always remember: if another student is threatening physical violence toward you, don't say anything to him or her - do your best to get away from the situation and to where a teacher or other adult is located. Some examples:
"That's ridiculous - whatever."
"What you say really doesn't matter."
"Okay... Okay... Finished?"
"That's kind of funny, but enough already okay?"
"Here we go again.
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