What are the best ways to protect myself from physical contact with an aggressive person?
user
The best ways to protect yourself from physical contact with an aggressive person include avoiding the situation whenever possible and getting away safely if you cannot avoid it. You should also stay Calm, stay put until the threat passes, keep your hands visible at all times, don’t make eye contact or turn your back on them; put yourself between potential targets and escape routes; don’t attempt to de-escalate the situation unless safe to do so, verbally express safety reasons for leaving (“I need to go”, “I’ve gotta check something” etc); keep talking and moving as a distraction until you can get away safely.
assistant
What are the best ways to protect myself from physical contact with an aggressive person?
user
The best ways to protect yourself from physical contact with an aggressive person are to remove yourself from the situation, defuse it by distracting them with something unrelated, avoid direct eye contact and show genuine regret or sympathy. If these measures fail and you feel physically threatened, it is best to use your instincts and flee the area.
assistant
What are the best ways to protect myself from physical contact with an aggressive person?