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"Bullying behavior may include name calling, verbal or written abuse, exclusion from activities, exclusion from social situations, physical abuse, or coercion."
Yes it is.
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So, hang on, let me get this straight. Exclusion from social situations is always bullying, all the time? Is this what you’re trying to tell me?
- Okay, so that guy I met one day that I hardly know? Gotta invite him to dinner otherwise bullying.
- A friend of a friend who I meet often but detest? Gotta let him come to the party otherwise abuse.
- That dude who got drunk and smashed my coffee table? Gotta invite him out clubbing next time otherwise infringing on human rights.
I think you’re using a very general description here which doesn’t necessarily apply to all situations. In fact, the idea of ignoring/staying away from people you dislike is generally encouraged as mature behavior.
In your case, not inviting some guy places because he was an absolute nightmare to be around is perfectly reasonable, and I don’t think anyone would really label it as bullying. (the verbal abuse not so much, but I digress.)
To take that incredibly specific example and use it as justification of bullying as being brought on by oneself, and something that should be encouraged is just wrong.