If you saw a couple arguing loudly outside in a parking lot, what would you do?

Lol I have been on both sides of this scenario. I will be the first to admit. Things happen, we can't control when we get into an argument. I have learned to keep it quieter for sure. And we barely ever argue anymore. But I would say the best thing is to just not get involved. Maybe keep an eye on it like you said for violence. And in that case I would call the cops also. I would want someone to do the same for me. Glad I don't have to worry about all that. People should never stay in a violent relationship.

I saw lots of this before when I lived near a motel, I agree with you though, it's not my place to stop their fight unless their's already violence...thankfully I have never witnessed a violent fight between couples...

i'll call the cops if the guy is already hitting the woman. i wouldnt mind them if they shout and throw profanities at each other. that is their problem.

well the best way to do is to avoid them because their anger might be redirected to you. But if it gets physical or something else, then you might call a local police force or mall cops for that matter.

I would do nothing as long as it doesn't affect me.And sometimes if we meddle , we get caught in the conflict and you end up fighting with both of them instead of them fighting each other...heheheh. Well , when I see that a woman is being violently hurt already, well yes we should call the police or any security officer, for the woman's sake.NOw what if it is the man who is getting hurt...well maybe he deserve it, i will just watch them in amusement. (^_^)

I would never get involved. It's too scary for me, but if I see someone on the ground getting beat up, then I might call the police, I mean, anything can happen in a fit of anger. It's a tricky situation, that's for sure.

At a store I would probably just keep walking and mind my own business, unless it was a violent altercation in which I would contact the police. Now oddly enough if it happened in a bar I would probably say something. This is solely because I use to be a bartender, and it is our job to stop fights before they become out of hand. I think that there is a time and place for everything and more the often it is better to keep yourself then to get into others business when it isn't wanted. Then there are other times that it is best to say something so that no one gets hurt. Its really a toss up of what the right thing to do is.

If it's just a normal argue,we can not interfere,it's a private matter. Unless there will be physical assault,then we can call the cops. I will stay away from them and let them argue...they're too old to know what's wrong and what's right then....they're not too civilized either

It really isnt our business if some couples are fighting somewhere public. I know its embarrassing to do that but we have to remember not to do something like that cause you dont want to out yourself to shame by doing such a thing.

I agree with you on that.I would personally stay out of it unless I see violence involved. i remember one time My sister's guy friends had jumped on this guy that was beating his gf senseless while she was on the ground.

I guess the security should interfere the arguing couple if they're making so much noise because a loud noise will scare kids. I've witnessed a couple fighting in a car at the parking lot, and before I can do anything to report them (because I'm concerned about the girl being beaten) they drove away.

As for of i will simply leave them because in tryin to separate them you may end up becoming the enemy

I wouldn't intervene in such situation because it's none of my business. Besides, they already know how to act in public and if they have forgotten proper decorum, it's their problem anymore. However, if violence is involved, I should probably call the police or the guard.

I would do the same as you. If there is any sign of violence then I would do something. If they are arguing and yelling theres really nothing I can do without them yelling back at me, I think. If there is foul language thats not anywhere I want my kids so I would report it and keep moving.

I have almost the same viewpoint as you on this. Unless there is violence and/or physical abuse, it's not my place to suggest anything to the people involved. However, when it comes to violence, I wouldn't call the cops...I would yell for someone else to call the cops (I don't own a cell phone), and I would risk myself for the sake of the victim. If the man was being abusive toward the woman, I'd try to pull her away, and I would suggest for the man to stay back and let him know I had a weapon (I have quite a few tricks in my purse). If it was the woman being abusive, I'd try to drag her away and tell the man to walk away. At five foot three and one hundred pounds, I'm in no place to try to move a man. I understand that most people wouldn't get physically involved. But you have to sometimes put yourself in someone else's shoes. If I were being physically abused in public, I would want help. Therefore, I'm going to give it if it ever comes to that. I read the other responses to your post...the man who said he was screwed over after trying to help, I understand him not wanting to do so again. In either case, whether I was blamed or not, at least I would have the peace of mind at the end of the day that said I did my part. So what if I was questioned by the police? I pulled someone away from abuse. I can live with being wrongly accused, because I know it's not the case. I can't live with leaving a person being abused while I stand around like everyone else and do nothing about it. At the end of the day, very rarely do you come across people who risk themselves for the safety of others. I've done this, and it is the most rewarding thing you can do. I'd do it again if I were to ever see this happen in public...because if I were in that situation, I would hope there would be someone there for me as well.

That would depend if they're having simple argument, I'd leave them alone. If it ever gets a little too physical, I may have to call security on them.

I have seen these stuffs and I try to forget about it. If they want to live their lives like that, go ahead. But I know God has some plans for them. If the situation is serious, I try to pray for them.

I had seen these sorts of things and I just try to forget about it. If they want to live their lives like that then go ahead. But I am sure that God has plans for them too. So if the situation is really serious, I try to pray for them.

sometimes my neighbor do argue from inside to outside their houses and their voice was loud as if they wanted to broadcast their issues to the whole community.... i ignore them, i never wanted to be involve in issues i ready have nothing to do with. if you see someone arguing in a public place just ignore them stay away from whatever might happen

i will not do anything and just mind my own business. I dont know what they are fighting about and so I do not want to side with anybody. If ever violence is already in the situation then I will alarm the guards in the area to inform the couple that they are already becoming a public nuisance.