ie. a man and a women would you stop to help calm it down or walk by and not get involved
2007-07-12 07:04:00 · 33 answers · asked by silvernightthorn 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I'll call the police
2007-07-12 07:12:12 · answer #1 · answered by Krystal J 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have been in this situation. Fortunately, I knew that there was a diner right down the street that always had cops hanging out there. I walked in and told them about it and they went straight over.
I work in a school and break up fights without thinking twice about it. But if a couple is fighting in the street, you don't know if one of them is armed and/or crazy. And who would you stop? If you hold the man back, it's equally likely that the woman will keep hitting him (or you), and vice-versa.
2007-07-12 07:18:19 · answer #2 · answered by Musicality 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think its a good idea to split up a couple if the are fighting as they may turn the fight around and you could become the victim.
the world has become such a place that nobody wants to get involved because of reprisals, so I would probably turn around and take the long way round to avoid any trouble as sad as that seems it is part of living in the modern world.
2007-07-12 07:19:08 · answer #3 · answered by paula p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been in this situation and since it was a deserted quite dark alley I hesitated but then asked the woman if she was ok.
The man turned on me but his partner stopped him.
She actually thanked me, said everything was fine, but she was "grateful I'd asked, most people wouldn't have".
It did seems to quieten them down a little though.
My partner was furious with me when I told him, he said it was dangerous and I should have just walked past!!! I'm afraid I'm not that sort of person.
I just knew that if I were in the same situation I'd be thankful that someone was concerned, even if I was actually in control.
2007-07-12 08:00:33 · answer #4 · answered by Laura 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd call the police. I tried to intervene in that kind of a situation and got hit by both parties. This is why cell phones were invented.
2007-07-15 12:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by techtwosue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not get involved. I did once and ended up getting told by both parties to intercourse off. They also challenged my parentage. So, the lesson is if you are of a sensitive disposition, keep away from this sort of thing.
2007-07-12 08:17:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if it's really severe or I am scared for someone's safety I would call the police.
If there is immediate danger to one of the people i may step in.
Otherwise, I will walk by. It's sad, but you are unlikely to change their relationship, especially if they are already ok with making a scene in public.
2007-07-12 07:19:38 · answer #7 · answered by {:3) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on whether the woman is looking for help. I never get involved in domestics.
2007-07-12 07:08:50 · answer #8 · answered by CuriousJ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as a door supervisor i would leave this couple alone as most times u get turned on for interferrin in there business ! walk by and inform the police
2007-07-12 07:13:45 · answer #9 · answered by turtlewax 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if she was giving as good as she got & built like some of the Chavs around here, i'd leave them to it.
get involved she'd probably turn on me!
but if it was a six-foot towering bully picking on a woman in distress, half his size, yes i'd get involved
i'd ring the Police & let them deal with it.
2007-07-12 07:11:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
As a Social Worker, I would recommend first priority "Never get into a middle of an on going domestic violence dispute. " Cause you self could get injured and hurt. I rather would get my cell phone out and from a distance call 911.
2007-07-12 07:10:52 · answer #11 · answered by angelikabertrand64 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋