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Use This Phrase on Bullies

Name: Use This Phrase on Bullies
Uploaded: 2025-04-15T13:07:51+00:00
Duration: 41 s
Channel: Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP
Description: In this short self‑help monologue, the speaker shares two specific phrases—"That's disappointing" and "I don't accept that"—to use when confronting a…

15 Apr 2025 · 1 min

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In this short self‑help monologue, the speaker shares two specific phrases—"That's disappointing" and "I don't accept that"—to use when confronting a bully. The advice emphasizes that true conversational power does not come from aggressive retorts or arguing with a fool, but from recognizing that the bully's words are not a personal threat. By calmly stating disappointment or refusing to accept the bully’s demand, the speaker argues you maintain control without escalating the conflict. The overall message is to adopt non‑retaliatory, boundary‑setting language as a more effective way to handle bullying.

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I like to use this with people who are particularly like bullies. One is using the phrase, "That's disappointing," meaning it's disappointing for them and it's disappointing for you because you expected more. Number two, "I don't accept that." When they're saying something and wanting that response from you, understand the power is not you saying something right back in their face. The power is not you throwing it right back, just catching it and throwing it right back in their face. That is not true power in conversation. That, that is for the weak. That is for the people who are fine arguing with a fool. The true power in conversation is realizing it's not a threat to you. It never touched you and it never will. And as always, you can try that and follow me.