Sometimes you don't get it

"Pawluk (1989) asserted that although teasing may be mildly irritating, it nevertheless builds social bonds. The irritation at being teased stems from the target feeling put on the spot, or having a flaw uncovered; but the fact that the teasing is a playful act between friends signals that the irritating elements should not be taken seriously, and it thus neutralizes the negative component of teasing comments. In addition, teasing can actually strengthen the relationship by establishing roles, showing a certain level of familiarity between individuals, and defining the interaction as involving a "joking relationship" of a desire to have such a relationship (when the friendship is new). The teasing may also strengthen bonds by showing that the individuals are close enough that teasing would be tolerated (Baxter, 1992). So although it might be somewhat irritating at the time, teasing is essentially expected to have positive consequences for in-group relationships." -Teasing: for superiority or solidarity? Journal of General Psychology, July, 2005 by Sarah L. Tragesser, Louis G. Lippman

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