Let's Talk About It with Jenny /How do you respond when people ridicule you?

Confront those who are intimidating you and remember that the person mocking you is a reflection of the bully, not of your worth as a person. This person is having their own problems and is wrongly taking them out on you.

Tell them to stop. Sometimes taking a firm stand and addressing those making fun of you head on, works. Explain calmly to the person that you do not appreciate their comments.

Stay calm, their goal is to hurt you and see you sad. If you refuse to react that way denies them the satisfaction of knowing they got to you.

Take a deep breath and count to ten, then you could say, "You may be right, I'll have to check that," and walk away slowly laughing. Whatever you do, DO NOT BULLY BACK!