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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm curious, pps that are saying to directly confront these types, yelling back off, etc. 
I always think of this but then worry that it will force them to become confrontational, almost like fight or flight, I'm scared they will choose to fight since they clearly aren't thinking straight as it is
Any tips? [/quote]

If you're in a public business with other people around, there's really no need to confront.  Simply go to an employee and say, "This person is following me and making me very uncomfortable.  Can you help?"  Just speak up for yourself.  You can't expect that a stranger is going to swoop in and rescue you.  Communicate your needs.

But to answer your question, you need to evaluate the situation to know whether confrontation would be appropriate.  If, for example, someone makes a weird or threatening comment but is walking away from you, let him walk away.  In that case, confrontation is going to escalate the situation.  If someone is following you, then saying "BACK OFF" puts the person on notice that you see him and you are going to put up a fight.

Seriously, read the Gift of Fear.  He goes into all types of scenarios and the best response for each.[/quote]

I agree with this.  If you don't feel comfortable saying something to the person, ask for help.  However, every time I have said "GET AWAY FROM ME" or "GET YOUR HANDS OFF ME" the man (always men of course) has  gotten defensive and said "I wasn't doing anything!" and then immediately moved away from me.[/quote]

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