How do you deal with a drunk person, if you're alone in the street?
By icesmile
@icesmile (7160)
Romania
April 16, 2010 11:07am CST
Unfortunately are also situations where you can not walk by a drunken man.
Are situations, in the street or at a party, may be in some families also just a man when drunk, do not let go, don t let you in peace, and you do not know how to get out of this situation.
For men is easier they are stronger and can do two things, or push drunk person and go, or give money to drink something, for women, is more dangerous'
Last evening when I came home, I was "lucky" to be in range visual of a drunken man, I was terribly scared, but I solved the situation, starting and going faster, I wonder, if approached, and was verbally violent, what could I do?
I have resolved the situation turning back and going a bit faster than the man who was too "drunk" that can move quickly.
How do you cope in such situations? Have you ever been in such situations? How did you do?
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14 responses
@cream97 (29086)
• United States
16 Apr 10
Hi, icemsmile. I have passed or was near an drunk person a lot of times. With me, I will just move far away from them as possible. My uncle used to drink a lot and he kind of still does. But when he is drunk, I will make sure that I steer clear of him. I will not get too close to them. And I will think smart and not dumb. If I had to see one on the street, I will walk and run as fast as I can. Surely, if they are so drunk they don't have their normal strength in moving... If they bother me anymore, I will call the police and I will get some help nearby.
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@cream97 (29086)
• United States
16 Apr 10
I don't see them with no sign of a weapon, I will take my chances on running. I know this may not be the best option. Or I can just holler hey, Jim, slow down let me give you this paper. This will throw them off. I will move as fast as I can. I don't have that many options so I will just have to think quickly and smartly.
@cupkitties (7421)
• United States
17 Apr 10
My sister and I once ran into that problem when we were teens. Our parents had taken us all to some downtown merchants fair and we decided to go exploring on our own and talk when we noticed an old drunk hobo following us with a scary look on his face so we quickly found our way back to the open where our parents were. In future situations I would avoid walking alone anywhere I know I am likely to bump into such people and when you have no choice you can just kick them in their junk and run.
@yoursjannat (839)
• India
16 Apr 10
Run with all your might in the opposite direction to the drunkard until you find a safe place to hide!While running,think that you are a thief and police is chasing you and think of the horrible consequences that police may apply on a thief if being caught!
Thanks,
Happy MyLotting!!
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@earninhobby (381)
• India
16 Apr 10
Never mind.. if the drunk os unconscious we have eto heeelp them by assist him.. after alll they also a humanbeing and we have to extend our helping tendency towsrds to them.. I already have a experience and help them and make them breathe proper;y when they laid down
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@jiraiyasanin (642)
• Philippines
16 Apr 10
when i see drunk person in the street i look for alternative way where it is much safer but sometimes i just don't mind the drunk person and just continue on my way, if he do anything to me then i can say i can fight him he is drunk and me is not so theres no problem i can surely defeat him
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@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
17 Apr 10
I believe that prevention is always better. If there's another route, then you better use it. If none, and the street with the drunk guy is the only option, then you may just wait until he's gone. It is more dangerous if it's a group of drunken guys, you really better not to face them. So either wait for another passers-by and walk with them or call to your family member or relatives that is near to that place, or you can just hire a a passenger vehicle. As much as possible, don't take the risk going along the street with a drunken man. If you really have no choice, you should have something with you that you can use for self defense. And be alert. It's better to run out from him than fighting him. Have a nice day! Happy myLotting! 
@yushen1008 (357)
• Philippines
17 Apr 10
its very common here in our place. specially at night and the street lights are not functioning.
i just make it a point to have a good distance away from that drunk person and if ever i'm passing him and can't avoid any circumstances that i think he'll attack me or whatsoever, i always get a pen and cologne spray on both my hands to defend myself. it may not damage him totally but at least if i spray the cologne straight from his eyes, i can get a chance to run and of course, it will take time before he can chase me.
@Gany15k (1673)
• India
17 Apr 10
Good topic..I have never experienced it alone..When I'm with friends I had some situations like that..but if I experienced when I'm alone then no much difference will be there..I just walk as normal or bit faster..and i will not run..for sure..I just go as usual and if he did anything means then i will do something and make him to sit somewhere ..Then I will move on..but since you are a women..it is really tough..no other go..You should run or call anyone for help..
@arakawaii (270)
• Philippines
17 Apr 10
I'm afraid of this situation, there was one time I ride a bus at night with one set apart from a drunk man, he's just keep talking and talking and I avoid to look at him because of the fear the he would hurt me or something, if there were just another bus I could ride to, I would have transfer to it. I got this phobia when I a kid and saw my uncle every time he gets drunk and go home then beats his children for no reason at all.
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
17 Apr 10
if you can't run, smile and say "hi!". act like a friend even if you are scared does help to diffuse any ugly situation. obviously be very alert and to see you are not in harm's way until you find the slightest chance to run away. yes, many times. sometimes in the most unlikely places...
@mjanakha (479)
• United Arab Emirates
17 Apr 10
When there are many persons around you and a drunkan person approaches, its better to move away from him to avoid disputes, and more problem. But alone in a street this situation comes be brave, try to run away fast. or move away from the person without noticing him or giving any importance to him. Atleast try to keep the face as if you are brave. I have done like this many times.
@kisses1981 (163)
• Philippines
17 Apr 10
it's like a trauma to me..i feared those situations really,but if ever i've been to that,maybe i'll just respect them if they call me or get on my way..like some good manners so that they will respect me too..
@MeritSelket (68)
• Germany
16 Apr 10
in situations like that I become very vear....and I mean very agressive
I never had a big problem in such situations...normaly when I became so agressive others helped me out of the situation with a very drunken(idot!!!!!)
I think you need some selfconfidience for this if you have do it!
a drunken person normaly is nothing but a lil child in mind...only if you give them the chance to controll the situation they will.....if you have friends around to help...that person has no chance, BUT if nobody is around you better run for cover....because one thing for sure in many countries a drunken will be covered by law....I have heard very often even in so called high cultures!!!
