How to stand up for yourself?

Question: I was picked on a lot in school. I thought I didn't stand up for myself because I ignored the insults and regret not fighting back. I realized this and now with people at work, I have started to be sarcastic back to them when they insult me to let them see I don't like what they say to me. I know they like to see me angry and want me to hurt them. But I don't give them the satisfaction of me being angry.

Any other tips on how to stand up for myself. Am I doing the right thing?

Answers:
The only reason that they keep doing it is becasue they see that it makes you mad. people are weird that way. don't dignify their comments with answers and if you stay calm and collected then they might leave you alone. they don't respect you because of it. i think that by not getting mad all the time you are doing the right thing. say something witty back to them and point out something about them that is not so good and see how it affects them. whatever you do, don't be submissive to their ignorance. you are probably an amazing person but they don't think that you can help yourself. try taking what they say into consideration and going along with it and then turning it into something really insulting to them. reverse psychology is always fun.so go, and be defiant to the assholes you work with! good luck and let me know what happens!

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don't give in to them, if they touch you, flatten them to the floor fast. pay no heed to their ignorance if you can.

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