Authors claim people would rather use the word "Drama" instead of "Bullying", because of the fact that the reality is not being changed. Having the word drama instead of bullying hides the facts, and appears to the naked eye not as a serious concern. The word Drama can be very empowering in many instances. Drama as it is, holds events such as 'bullying'. Drama can be categorized as a overall topic which holds other events. Having Drama instead of Bullying as a heading, cannot, and will not be looked at as the same thing. Both the victim and the victimizer feelings and experiences cannot be fulfill fully by having a misinformed topic header. Drama and Bullying, appear different to the naked eye. With Drama being less attractive, hiding the real facts of that of Bullying.
I experienced a similar situation in which a 'word' or 'phrase' changed the true complexion of the actual event that occurred. Being a witness to an event, where one word changed how the situation was interpreted, caused chaos. I was playing soccer with some friends when, while we playing, my teammate was called, "A nasty player" by another player in the opposing team. My friend was extremely angry seconds after being called that, and took action pushing the other guy. Things got outta hand and caused a lot of chaos, but the entire situation was misinterpreted. The opposing player who called my friend a 'nasty player', really meant to say he was actually good. With this experience, it shows how sometimes words or phrases can be misinterpreted and misunderstood.
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