Take the 2-minute tour ×  What are the criteria I need to
evaluate in order to conclude that I should run away?  Sometimes
the right answer is to walk away, sometimes it is to give them
your wallet... When is it time to leg it?  share|improve this
question Great question. I'm saddened that it even has to be
asked... –  stslavik Mar 12 '12 at 17:57  13 Answers 13  up vote
16 down vote accepted  Sam Harris wrote a good article on the
principles of self defense. In summary (quotes are from the
article linked):    • Principle #1: Avoid dangerous people and
dangerous places.  “What are you looking at, asshole?”   De-
escalate and move on.    • Principle #2: Do not defend your
property.     • Principle #3: Respond immediately and escape.
I pretty much agree with these principles, and Harris argues
well for them in the article linked.  share|improve this answer
This was a very good article. I particularly liked "If you find
yourself in a situation where a predator is trying to control
you, the time for listening