If you saw a guy being completely disrespected by someone right in front of you but not responding to it what would you think about him?

[Still-alive]

So you are out somewhere and happen to witness a little exchange between two guys. one dude is completely disrespecting the other calling him derogatory names, and the other guy is not responding to it at all. and remains silent AND walking away.

What would you think about the guy not responding to the other dude disrespecting him?

Good for him for not sinking to their level

He's a pushover, not standing up for himself!

I'd think something else (what would you be thinking of the guy?)

I wouldn't think anything

[Flatmanlewis]

Hard to say. Some dudes can walk away without a word and project a coolness and “I’m ignoring you since you are below me” vibe that reeks of authority. Some guys may walk away without saying a word and if oozes fear and weakness. The nuances matter in this.


A silent Marty McFly is NOT the same thing as a silent Thomas Shelby.

[Still-alive]

So then are you saying that if the guy does reek of fear he should speak up against the dude disrespecting him?

[Flatmanlewis]

There is too much missing from the scenario. We talking a dude in an alley with a knife? His manager? His brother-in-law? Context matters.

[Telekinetic-Potato]

I find it's best to listen and watch before intervening. I've come close to sticking my nose where it didn't belong and then stopping myself because I calmed down and realised I didn't belong in the other people's conversation.

[Still-alive]

but what would you think about the guy not saying anything back?

[Telekinetic-Potato]

Id be tempted to think that he's being bullied but maybe it's just an intense conversation. Maybe he's usually the bully and the other person is finally getting through.

Literally anything could be happening. Waiting just a few moments could totally change your understanding of what's going in is all I'm saying.

[Dinklex3]

I wouldn’t really think anything about the guy, but would think the other guy is an obnoxious dumbass who deserves to get ignored.

[Still-alive]

ok so if it were you in the guys shoes you'd also not talk back and leave?

[Dinklex3]

If he just wanted attention, probably.

[electromagnetic]

Good on him for not scooping down to their level I guess.

[Billlewis]

But if the other guy began to push, shove and bully him, you'd love that, wouldn't you? ;)

[Still-alive]

would you say thats better then fighting back?

[electromagnetic]

If it’s verbal, let it stay that way. If it gets to pushing and shoving, throw punches too.

[LiamJHayden]

It might depend upon the demeanor of the one being disrespected and any disparity in size between them.

[Still-alive]

Ok so if the guy being disrespected is bigger and walks away he's a pushover?

[IslaTheWitch]

lack of reaction is the best reaction if you are outnumbered

[Cutegirl06]

When people disrespect someone they only disrespect themselves. What you give to others you give to yourself.

[diversethought]

If he's about to kill him, I'd stop it, depending on how many are around. A fight? Not my problem.

[Still-alive]

Im not asking what you would do just what you would think of the guy being disrespected and walking away without a fight?

[diversethought]

Ahh. I would think he chose the high road. Strong people know the truth about themselves whilst weak people get angry and always have something to prove.

[diversethought]

I've also seen men who I know would clearly beat the brakes off the guy disrespecting him, and he would walk away.

[CrabCakes11]

I’d think the guy isn’t concerned with the petty ramblings of some random dude

[sheenagwapa]

i would find it admirable for his patience and humility because if i am the guy my response would be to smash his face.

[MacDaddyRico]

Unless somebody's in immediate danger, mind your own business

[Still-alive]

oh yeah but that won't stop people from thinking things anyways as is our right lol

[MacDaddyRico]

Judge not lest you be judged

[MacDaddyRico]

You don't know what might have happened before you witnessed this.
The dude may have done something to deserve the verbal beat-down.

[Billlewis]

I think most women would regard him as a wuss.

[Slim57]

I would think he's probably being logical and coolheaded and it's probably the best thing to do in a society that frowns on you standing up for yourself

[Wiredone]

It tells me that the guy not responding has a lot more class than the loser

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Call the police

[Still-alive]

im not asking what you would do, just what you would think about the guy being disrespected.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

@Still-alive It's horrible

[DrPepper12]

Im a Stoic. That's the correct response

[Loner111]

It's not my business