| I first realized how important it is to know the signs | | | | just calm down on his own, mumbling obscenities under |
| when someone is about to hit you was when I was 12 | | | | his breath. |
| years old. Not knowing the 7 signs--"Pow!"--I got | | | | However, there are 7 sure signs that an aggressor is |
| clobbered with a fist to the forehead. | | | | about to hit you. You need to know what they are and |
| Before every physical fight, there is usually the verbal | | | | be ready to strike first and at the right moment. |
| argument phase. This is more common than the | | | | The 7 Sure Signs That An Aggressor Is About To Hit |
| "getting physical phase". A guy is shouting at you at | | | | You: |
| the top of his lungs that you cut in front of the line at | | | | Sure Sign Of An Impending Attack #1 - He Is |
| the post office when you know that you only stepped | | | | Tightening His Lips - This is the first stage, so be on the |
| to the back to get a shipping box. | | | | lookout. |
| What do you notice? Though the person is yelling, | | | | Sure Sign Of An Impending Attack #2 - He Begins To |
| screaming and complaining, he maintains his distance | | | | Clench His Teeth - Teeth clenching as he speaks is |
| and does not invade your personal space. He is | | | | the next phase. |
| shouting at a distance. This kind of person is normally | | | | Sure Sign Of An Impending Attack #3 - His Face |
| not a threat. He is just blowing off steam. The solution. | | | | Reddens - He is starting to really get "PeeOd". |
| Observe him. Be vigilant, but don't let it bother you too | | | | Sure Sign Of An Impending Attack #4 - He Clenches |
| much because after a moment or two, he will probably | | | | His Fists - Now things are beginning to get serious. |