Quote Originally Posted by rory_20_uk View Post
Great idea, what a wonderful way to escalate a situation...
And if that guy justifiably responds to assault?

That's not assault, it's self-defense, and a damn good strategy too. Unless you're dealing with a guy who's a complete nut, he will be too surprised (and probably too scared) to respond in kind, or do anything but leave well enough alone. On the other hand, if the guy is a nut who would "escalate the situation," not hitting him won't really do any good because she's going to be in serious trouble either way; may as well at least try to defend herself.