Why do people tend to bully other people regardless if they are weak or not?
450788
they think it makes them stronger.\nsome do it just to make fun of peolpe.\nsome do it bc somebody did it to them before\nand some do it just bc there idiots!!!!
659816
It's easier for people to pick on those that they see as weak.
189538
Those are two different questions.\n\nDiscrimination comes usually because someone makes a judgment based on a characteristic that a person has no control over like skin color or nationality.  Usually, the discriminator has had previous dealings with a member of that group and so applies his or her experience from those previous dealings onto this new person.  \n\nBullying has some different reasons.  Some people (girls) bully in order to be popular around other people.  Other people might bully because they want to be perceived as tough, or maybe they genuinely want something (your lunch, your money, your bike).  Usually people bully because they can - if that ability was taken away then they'd stop.  Oftentimes, as a result, they look for targets they perceive as weak so that they aren't challenged; or if they are challenged, they are likely to be victorious.
954388
Makes some people feel Superior to put others down. It is usually a result of low self esteem.
379262
some people who belittle  others do so because of a hardened heart.  They are people who themselves were belittle either in their family or by peers.  They are only putting out what was put into them.  The scars and pains of verbal abuse sometimes cause people to develop a defensive mechanism to hide their hurt.  If they can hurt you with harmful words, it makes them feel good, because they hurt also.
607664
bullies pick on the weak, so I guess yeah
866231
Yes, I have been bullied off and on through my years of schooling. It makes me feel realy bad when someone talks bad about me. Especially when it's someone that you're related to or good friends with. I never bully anyone because I know how it feels to be bullied.
612770
There are always going to be people in this life who like to feel superior to others- and picking people to pick on is made so much easier for them when it is someone who is a little different to the 'accepted norm'; be it racially different, socially different, etc etc. \n\nIt is really sad, but you just have to feel inwardly superior in yourself that you don't need to judge others in this petty, superficial way that others judge you. \n\nTheir loss, they will live their lives missing out on an awful lot.
1106268
These people  feel insecure about themselves and try to make themselves feel better by putting down others. There are also  people who interfere in anothers life because they feel that anyone different from themselves must be made to be more like them. The fact is, people will always be resentful of those who are different, because of fear, which is generated from ignorance. Or because they're just plain jealous.  Just be happy in who you are, because you are the only person you've got to live for.
1127623
Many people are rude to cover up their own insecurity and lack of knowledge of the outside world. They feel that by being mean, they can balance the inequality to their side of the equation. Still, a wise person knows that there is no merit in arguing with a fool. A stupid person doesn't know when they have been beaten and are embarrasing themselves. The pursuit of knowledge and understanding is an ongoing process, and seeing things and exploring the world are fundamental to extending your grasp of knowledge.
327810
Those kind of 'friends' you don't need.  Drop the loser!  Some use a so called friendship to get close enough to hurt you and make themselves look better.  Those people have low self esteem and bolster it by hurting others and making them look bad.  It is the same as bullies.  They cover up their insecurities in different but similarly hurtful ways.  Eventually, people will get to know these losers for what they are.  Try not to let it get to you, it just feeds the fire for them.  Tell people who listen to these persons to consider the source, to consider what kind of person he/she is and what they like to do to people.  Tell them that if they want the truth, to ask you...otherwise, they are just as bad as the rumor mongers.  Sorry for your mess, I hope this helps a bit.
289974
People are mean because they have a low self-esteem and need to make others feel bad to make themselves fell better, more superior.
358955
Good question.  The standard explanation - that people only put others down when they are themselves unhappy and insecure - is bullshit. It's only narrowly responsible for some classes of meanness. I think it's just plain true that people often get genuine satisfaction from being mean. Something else to consider - if there was no mean, there'd be no nice.
575206
Because they are insecure. When people are insecure they become jealous. You can learn not to be jealous but it takes a lot of work and strength.
744110
They are the same people who have no friends, and blame everyone else for being the jerk in life.\n\nI believe that if English is their second language, the nuances of english go right over their comprehension. the wit, the sarcasm, the humor. it has to be obvious. not to say the person you are referring to is like this, but its a possibility on the internet.\n\nI get the same treatment, but inferior beings tend to strike out in the safety of being out of range. It is the only way they can find an equality of power, its the weak way of living, backstabbing and stone throwing. and I laugh. so should you, as the weak know who they are, and know they fear the strong.
1142277
Some people get insecure or fearful around others who are not like they are. They attack the one who is different, to help them feel better about themselves and their decisions (which actually probably means they are not secure in their own decision or choice).
878126
It is not that they are not considered good...but unfortunately because of their gentle spirits...they are easily targeted by bullies in this world...People that can only feel good about theirselves if they can make someone else look bad or insignificant with no real value...These people are not able to find value in their own being, using only theirself...So they look for people that they can deem unworthy (who won't argue when they tell them that they are worthless)...to compare themself to...It is pretty sad really....Neither party wins...Because unfortunately many quiet shy people will take this opinion of them on to theirself (you asking this question does reveal this I believe)...And the bullies...well they know they are really crappy or they would not need to have others shortcomings to try and find value in themself....I would encourage you, shy and quiet is not always bad...only when it gets in the way of being strong and refusing to let the world define you....Be strong my friend...