When boys are still young they try to dominate other kids to look more cool.
That can be in the range of "cmon you are always so slow"
or by right out insulting other kids.
Its a douche behavior but usually they grow out of it.
The question is how you behave regarding that. If you tell him to "shut up" you are singaling that he indeed did something that displeased you.
Which was his point. (He can do that and that means he is the cool kid)
If you come up with some witty return that would mean he is indeed not as cool as you - that would be awesome. Its no big deal if you dont tho.
Idve gone with: shut up you like walking behind me anyways.
Or with: regardless of how slow i am you will not be fast enough to catch me ever.
Its that kind of game where you can get points on every good retort. The more points you get and the more at ease you are while doing so, the more cool you are.
The real cool thing is being at ease and calm and witty about it. Just REALLY not taking it seriously and have humor about it.
But that is a thing that comes with age too.
Next time hes walking so slow again you could ask him if he shouldnt be walking faster with that 3 legs he has.
If he goes like "what are you talking about?" then you can be like "well obviously its not as big as i thought" and move along.
Its the attitude that counts tho. It has nothing to do with being vicious. Its just making fun of someone who is able (and likes) to give it back to you.
Its bantering.
It doesnt matter how you do it (or if).
If you want to banter with him - do it. If not then shut him down.
That would mean being rude. E.g. "Isnt it cool how you can block the corridor just because you are stronger? - Well shame you arent smart enough to go through the corridor like normal people"
But that is a different tone entirely.
€ and boys that age just dont hint that they like you. They are not experienced enough to do so.
If he sparks conversation with you - if he tries to taunt you a little (make him the superior one in front of you)
If he tries to interact with you specifically
and you are good looking
chances are he is interested.
Last edited by Hooo!; 17-02-17 at 07:05 PM.
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