Unfortunately this spectator also does not dare to interfere in the situation. He seeks distraction elsewhere in the restaurant, while the bullies continue to make their victim’s life miserable. He must be thinking: “there are plenty of other customers in the Burger King. If they don’t intervene, why should I?” There must be someone else who wants to be the hero. And this way he comes out unscathed.
This man decides to do nothing, while the teen continues to be bullied. He’s not the only one showing ostrich behavior. If only one of the bystanders walked up to it…
Curiously the presence of more bystanders often decreases the likelihood of someone intervening in a bullying situation, as individuals tend to assume that someone else will take action instead.