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What does it mean?
Escalating anger and aggression to force someone to leave a space.
In plain terms
Yelling threats to get someone to move.
What can you take from it?
Anger rarely resolves conflicts peacefully.

Where it applies

  • neighbor disputes
  • public spaces
  • arguments

Putting it to work

  • cool down before reacting
  • ask politely first

Questions to consider

  • How do you handle unwanted intrusions?
  • What de-escalates a fight?

Another view

Sometimes threats are necessary to stop harm.

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