Boring Bully Behavior: Banter

"Banter" : Light hearted, humorous, often witty exchanges between two or more people, often seen in healthy social groups. Those who harbor elitist and cliquey agendas frequently use "Banter" as a method of bonding with "insiders", and to humiliate those who intimidate them by refusing to recognize or engage in "Banter" with those individuals.
This method is also frequently used by those who wish to create a status hierarchy in a social or family group, only engaging in "Banter" with certain members, and purposely ignoring and dismissing "Banter" from those whom they desire control over.
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