Being mean is not something you want to be known for, but it is not as bad as bullying. Sometimes people can be mean because of their mood, or things that are going on in their lives. It could be an outlet of frustrations. People that bully are mean, but not all mean people are bullies. Being mean is isolated and not necessarily malicious. It is not done for entertainment or for personal gain.
Bullying is much different. When you constantly pick on the same person(s), it becomes bullying. When you are mean to make yourself look cooler or better, that is bullying. When you are mean to make someone's life miserable to their breaking point, that is bullying. Bullying is purely malicious, whereas being mean is not necessarily so. You can be mean without being a bully, but just don't go too far.
I agree Joe, I mean every one is mean at some point in their life. But we certainly aren't all bullies.
ReplyDelete