How would you guys have handled this?

benhurensohn · 2021-03-17T15:35:03+00:00

You handled it well

polarizingpotato · 2021-03-17T18:02:02+00:00

Show him that there’s boundaries.

And that’s not something you achieve by following TRP’s amused mastery bullshit for situations like these. You don’t get your way by being passive aggressive.

You have to stand up for yourself, even if that means physical escalation. Show that you have a backbone.

Simple-Craft-9577 · 2021-03-17T15:37:00+00:00

Bro as someone that has been picked on a lot during childhood, let me give you some inherent learnings :

Who wins a fight has got little to do with physical strength and everything to do with your mind and your courage. No matter how much bigger the guy on the other side is, never back down ! Always give it back to him. You might get beaten to a pulp, but at least yoh won’t have to deal with the fact that you whimped out.
It’s good that you are working out regularly. Continue doing it. The more jacked you become, the higher your chances of becoming someone that can appear as intimidating in fights.
Never fall short of taking the first blow, unless you think you can get arrested, suspended, etc. or have a permanent record against you. The moment you take the first shot, you automatically send the strongest possible message to your opponent.
Remember, physical pain is temporary. Even fractures will heal. But your self respect should never have to suffer due to the inactions of others, especially bullies.

5.lastly, never use your strength to intimidate those weaker than you. Your strength should be a tool to empower you to spread security in the world. Don’t let it become something that causes hurt and harm to others. Only use it to defend and never use it to gain an unfair advantage over others. If you are strong, but don’t use your strength to be unfair to the world, everyone will respect you beyond you Can ever imagine

AppropriateSale6413 · 2021-03-17T17:13:37+00:00

i would have whooped his ass but that’s just me

GhostsaiIgun · 2021-03-17T15:58:39+00:00

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Snowboard18 · 2021-03-17T17:15:56+00:00

Your response would have been good enough

But tbh, if some dude threw a basketball at my head with any type of aggressive force to it, I’m probably going to go over to him, make him apologize in front of his gf, then go on with my day. And if he doesn’t, I might end up fighting this dude

Or you could go with the long drawn-out route of fucking with him. Find his “thumbscrew” or insecurity that affects him the most and make jabs at him verbally to amog him if he tries anything else. But don’t go out of your way to start shit, this is just if he does anything else again

2021-03-17T20:42:54+00:00

Learn how to fight and shit like this won't even stay in your head after it happens

Arnoux · 2021-03-17T15:53:59+00:00

I didn't do anything I just turned around and kept playing.

I was thinking of telling him: "You really need to work on your throw strength".

You should have definitely said this. If he is escalating after this sentence I would back off (if he seems scary). Otherwise both of you may laugh it off.

linkofinsanity19 · 2021-03-17T17:14:46+00:00

If he wants to act like a bitch, treat him like one. Amused mastery (like your idea you had) is probably the best option when guys try to fuck with you. Bombers only get flack when they're above their targets.

Title	How would you guys have handled this?
Author	xAndreasGeorgioux
Upvotes	0
Comments	12
Date	March 17, 2021 3:27 PM UTC (5 years ago)
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