Are people who don't like violence just scaredy cats.?

Question

I'm a very placid person and don't go looking for trouble.

Sometimes when I've had to walk away from a confrontation such as rowdy rude group of teens, mob of drunken yobs hurling profanities or a couple of really lairy bitchy birds, I feel like such a coward even though I know it's the most sensible thing to do to ignore them and walk away.

Nowadays you never know what people can be carrying or are capable of. Last time I stood up for myself I was nearly beaten to a pulp by goup of teens.

Answer 1

Just walk away from it, or run! Nothing to be ashamed of.

Answer 2

you are right dont get involved stay safe

Answer 3

No people who walk away from violence or don't like violence aren't always scaredy cats, I usually walk away to avoid killing someone.He who simply walks away lives o fight another day. walk past but unfortunately there is not much point in reporting such behaviour to the police or other authority in the UK as the don't seem to have any.(authority that is)

Answer 4

hmm you can be able to use violence without liking it.

depends on the situation really, alone girl against a group of violent teens ? Walk away no question(dont run).



A girl vs girl with a group of people beside you ? Take care of business.

Answer 5

These days when you face up to anyone you have to be prepared to kill.This is now the unacceptable face of modern society in Britain.This situation has been allowed to happen by progressively weak goverment and compounded by the racial,do gooder and pc brigade.Logic tells us that a criminal and, or, terrorist, places themselves outside of normal society and accepted lawful behaviour.Therefore they forego any human rights as they dont live by those rules.Frightened politicians,weak judges,bad parents and all the others that have long ago lost our respect ,are guilty of the crimes they themselves encourage by their torpor.It starts in the home and finishes in the cemetary.You are wise to walk away,in the police college,the instructor used to say,look round the corner first with your helmet off, good advice,i took a few kickings in the bobbies,but broke a few legs with my truncheon when i dropped to the deck.AN EYE FOR AN EYE,SLEEP AT NIGHT.

Answer 6

It's true that it's sensible to walk away but at some point you have to stand up for yourself.  If I were you I'd start carrying a weapon of some sort.  If you're confronted again, just whip it out and start going to town.  Act crazy and people will leave you alone because you're armed and insane.  I did that in my town and this gang of boys about 18-23 years old don't mess with me now because they think I'm mental.  What the f*ck do I care what they think.

Answer 7

It is the most sensible thing to do. Walk away, don't have eye-contact with them, that is what they want for you to have something to say and then use it as an excuse to attack you. Just walk away, get yourself to huge dogs and they will not worry you as well.I have two huge bodyguards and they are well respected.:))

Answer 8

People who dislike violence are sensible and mature.

The only people I have known in my life who liked violence had personality dfficulties or disorders...and were nearly always disturbed internally.

You did the right thing by walking away. Don't feel bad that you did feel afraid. We are all afraid in those situations dont forget that.

You are right to assume that some of them may be carrying an offensive weapon.

Remember, those who need to gather in a gang to feel brave are in fact cowards...nothing more nothing less.

Answer 9

No they are sensible

Answer 10

Why would you want to 'Label' someone who wants to preserve their life, health and sanity as something with such 'a negative'.

I love action / war films, but then I personally hate violence which in every day life, is the (basically) childish and moronic response to what some people experience as 'a threat' to them (to their masculinity / credibility etc).

Frequently, this type of persona is emotionally 'deformed' and articulately illiterate (in the terms of emotional expression) ....and often best kept away from as they are their own worst enemy and an outright Danger to others.

Sash.

Answer 11

You have life skills that befit your survival and the power within yourself to challenge pride and egoism.

Answer 12

not at all,i admire people who can defuse a situation without the aid of their fists

Answer 13

I don't like confrontation or violence. It's better to walk away, who cares what anyone thinks, especially not the ones who are intimidating. They are really cowards anyway. And like you say they could have a knife or anything.

Answer 14

No you are NOT a coward. Walking away is the best thing to do. You can't get hurt if your not there. if they taunt you, Ignore it.

Answer 15

You seem like you are a very smart girl

Answer 16

yea or maybe they have some sort of genetic mishap.  i mean violence is a part of life, all life.

Answer 17

No, people who don't like violence are sane. You don't get people who like violence. You get MONSTERS who like violence. People who like violence aren't people.

Answer 18

nothings wrong with liking violence,sometimes its the only answer.but if u dont like its just who u are it could be ur scared or it could be cuz u dont want nobody getting hurt *shrugs shoulders*

Answer 19

No they are not.....

I think you are very sensible , it takes a better person to walk away....

Answer 20

No...they are the intelligent ones

Answer 21

Those who dont fight and walk away,,,live to fight another day,,,,,,

Answer 22

That's not cowardice, that's smart. You avoid what you can, and only fight when you have to.

Have to? Yes - such as defending others who cannot defend themselves, taking down a bully who won't just back off-sober up-etc.

Cowardice is turning tail when you know you should not. Bravery is fighting when you have to, even when you're afraid. Smart is avoiding what you can and using force as a deterrent to worse malfeasance.

Answer 23

People who don't like violence are sensible not scaredy cats. If you can avoid trouble without confrontation then the safest thing to do is avoid confrontation. That said its good to know how to defend yourself if violence finds you and you do not have the option to walk away.

Answer 24

Self preservation is a good thing.  You're not a scaredy cat.

Answer 25

QUOTE:"I feel like such a coward even though I know it's the most sensible thing to do to ignore them and walk away. "

Well you seem to have answered your own question.

Look, some people who are up to no good in their lives still need to feel they're as good and important as others.

Some of these people are bulky so it's easy for them.

Some are not so they form gangs and beat up people all together so they're safe.

You've come to life and you have a goal, every time you come across such an idiot just take a different route.

They'll find someone else to beat up, someone who feels insecure about not getting into a fight.

And you can carry on with your life.

They will not get too far but you will.

And believe me, if you ever have to give a fight to achieve your goal you'll fight with more bravery than any of these losers because they're not brave, they're just insecure.

Answer 26

it takes a stronger, smarter person to walk away from violence than to get involved with it.

Answer 27

People who don't like violence avoid it. And that is a sensible thing to do, you are right.

There's no point in fighting back just to be considered tough or something like that.

You are not a coward, you are wise.