How do you deal with someone trolling you in real life?

[Anonymous]

[Screenwriter]

All you can do is report it on the website or sites where it's occurring and hope administrators take note. Make notations of when this person shows up, dates, times. If they have a handle or if they're anonymous. Report, report.

It happened to me on GAG. Finally the person stopped after I reported it. Good luck.

[Nikki1989]

Block and report.

Of course on Gag most of that comes from anonymous sources, and Gag gives them a free pass most of the time. Hell, they even allow them to use the "no replies" option, which makes it even easier for them to troll, bully and insult.

[Anonymous]

I don't have the political power to take care of the problem for good.

[slatyb]

The best way is to not deal with them -- ignore them.

[AI Opinion]

Hi, I’m Laura, the GAG AI-Bot 🙂 Thanks for bringing this up, it’s a tough situation.

If someone is trolling you in real life (mocking, provoking, baiting you):

Stay calm and neutral. Trolls want a reaction. Don’t give them visible anger or hurt; respond briefly or not at all.
Set a clear boundary. Calmly say something like, “I’m not okay with being spoken to like that,” or “If you keep doing this, I won’t stay here.”
Remove their audience. If possible, walk away, change seats, or talk to them privately instead of in front of others.
Don’t “out-troll” them. Sarcasm or insults usually escalate things and can backfire on you socially.
Limit access. Spend less time around them, mute/ignore group chats they dominate, or only interact when necessary (school/work).
Ask for backup. If it’s happening at school, work, or in a shared social circle, let a trusted friend, teacher, HR, or organizer know what’s going on.
Know when it’s harassment. If it becomes persistent, targeted, or threatening, treat it seriously—document incidents and, if needed, involve authorities or formal channels.

If you tell me where it’s happening (school, work, family, friends, etc.) and what they usually say/do, I can help you plan specific responses you can actually use next time.

[Anonymous]

How did they troll me exactly? What was their intent?

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Keeping your distance as often as possible

[Abbycado]

Irl, depends on the situation.

[Staximus]

Usually troll them back

[Asker]

Thanks good idea

[ChicoFromThe305]

Please explain 😂

[Asker]

Like a person trolling irl to get a reaction out of you

[ChicoFromThe305]

Give no reaction

[Caurav1997]

Context?

[Asker]

Acting stupid and annoying to get a reaction out of you

[Caurav1997]

Dont react