Bullies Have High Social Intelligence-from Awkward By Ty Tashiro, PhD.
Republished By:~X~ of TFD Courtesy of HOA From Awkward by Ty Tashiro, PhD. Bullies Have High Social Intelligence "Bullies exist at all ages. The prototypical playground bully pushes other kids out of the way in line, steals their lunch money, or mocks their differences. In adolescence, bullies might publicly insult peers lower in social power or spread gossip about those higher in power. Even in adulthood, there are bullies who try to take more than their fair share, manipulate others for their personal gain, or pick on people they perceive as less powerful. A survey by the Workplace Bullying Institute found that 35 percent of employees had been bullied at work and another 15 percent witnessed workplace bullying, which was defined by repeated mistreatment and included behaviors such as threats, humiliation, and sabotaging employees' work. "One of the most disconcerting findings about bullies of all ages is that they are not na...