shouting – telling someone to leave – getting help from friends – getting help in the workplace – kicking – leaving the situation – telling someone to back off – telling someone you don’t like what they’re doing – keeping a safe distance – getting into a stance – making up a story to get us out of a situation – faking compliance and waiting for our moment – using weapons to hand – escaping to a populated area – striking and shouting – fighting from the ground – ranting – telling someone to stop harassing your friend – protecting your personal space – being determined to fight back and get out of a situation – asserting yourself – standing strong – not letting yourself be intimidated – not doing what is expected of you – deciding to take control – avoiding blows and protecting vulnerable areas – moving – not giving in – asking someone for help – reacting to your gut feeling – using the strong parts of your body against the weak parts of an attackers body – running away – reaching safety – confronting someone harassing or following you – getting out of a grab – getting your adrenaline going