What will you do when someone provoke you?

I have been provoked by my housemate before, and what I do is I just try to avoid the situation by walking away and just shaking my head. I don't claim to be a pro, but I think walking away from the situation is good because you will not hear any more provocation if you walk far away enough from the person who provoke you. If he or she follows you when you walk away, then go to someplace where you can put a barrier between you and the person, such as going to the toilet or going to your bedroom and locking the door. Worse come to the worse, be defensive and start provoking the other person as well! (my last statement is a joke, don't take that too seriously =P)

it depends, i think. if the person provoked u in porpose, why u put up with him? we should stand for ourselves,then no one would offend us any more. anyone has the right of a outlet for their anger.