A few days ago
Catarina P

How do I act tougher?

I am going into High School in just a few weeks and I would like to be tougher and not like middle school. This school is strict and everything and i will pay attention to my school work and stuff, but i want people to know that they should mess with me.

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A few days ago
Anonymous

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There are two answers to this question, depending upon your background.

First, if you HAVE been bullied and a victim, then you definitely need to “act tougher”. Otherwise you’re in for a long four years. My suggestion to you would be to join a martial arts program. Now, this is NOT so you can beat people up, etc. But it does give you the self-confidence that you need. Believe it or not, the knowledge that you CAN take care of yourself is often all you need. People will sense that and pretty much leave you alone. But be sure you go into it for the right reasons .. not to become a bully yourself!

If you just wish to be more grown up so people don’t treat you like a little kid and they are just nicer, there is already a lot of good advice up here. Be kind and considerate to others. Offer to help them when they need it. Pay attention and be respectful to your teachers (even if you don’t like them). In other words, set a good example for others.

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A few days ago
toshiomagic
high school isn’t about acting tough, just mature. in my first year of high school(this past school year) I acted more mature and became friends with a lot of upperclassmen. they didn’t know I was a freshman until I told them but they didn’t care cause I didn’t act like a freshman. Like what trisha said, be nice and considerate, but don’t be mean. The way you act determines how people will treat you.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
theres to ways of going at it….. If u wanna be not messed with then you shoul be kind and considerate being tough doesnt get you friends or anything
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A few days ago
bin there dun that
…. know they shouldn’t mess with you?

Tough isn’t the answer, confidence is. Be pleasant to everyone, don’t gossip, and keep good posture. No one will have a reason to mess with you.

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A few days ago
On The Broken Wings of an Angel.
Just don’t take any crap from anyone, tell them to f*ck off if they are making problems, most likely, if your school is that strict, and they WERE making problems, they won’t tell any teachers that you swore at them, because they know that if they were antagonizing you, you had every right to stand up for yourself. Trust me. ; )
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