Potentially. I deterred many bullies because I simply didn&#x27;t give any fucks. I grew up pretty poor and moved a lot, so I was always the new kid, and I also stood out because I usually immediately rose to the top of the class. That usually painted a target on my chest, but it didn&#x27;t last long.<p>The few times I was bullied was always the first few weeks after I arrived, and they quickly found out I would fight back pretty aggressively. Was that a &quot;being poor&quot; thing? Was it my notorious &quot;punched a kid in the face for cutting in front of me in line when I was five&quot; temper? Was it simply because I wasn&#x27;t an &quot;easy&quot; mark?<p>I can&#x27;t rightfully say, but one of those things definitely reduced my propensity for being the target of bullies.