Pub argument?

Question

I was in the pub the other week & had a disagreement with a mouthy drunk. He's not a nice bloke & I asked him to ease up a bit & be fair. I got a lot of abuse from him and his friends. The so called friends I came in with did nothing, and actually sided with him because they were afraid.

I have an opinion at the moment, but would like to know what most other people would do

I had no alcohol on me. I turned the other cheek and let things lie. I am a black belt in karate. I am wondering if I should wait for him to taunt me again and then challenge him. Should I ditch my mates for letting me down?

It limits my enjoyment going in the pub listening to crap, I have thought about not going in but people will assume its because of that, without I move there is no other local.

Answer 1

People like that aren't worth acknowledging. The proprietor of the establishment should toss out anyone starting fights or doing things to jeapordize good business.



If you get into a physical fight, you could land yourself in jail (not worth it over idiots). If they attack you, then you can press charges against them.

Answer 2

You were right to speak up becasue clearly everyone else is too coward to do so. The landlord probably lets him in becasue he gets money from him, so there's no point trying to see reason with him/her. Your mates were aful not to have stuck up for you, but like you said, they were scared...but I don't think you should ditch them because of it...everyone is different. I don't think violence will solve much as he will still be there next time and so will you so you need to find a better understanding...but with a drunk, that may be a mammoth task. Might be time to move on from the pub if you can't stick being in there. you don't have to do it straigh away i.e so that it doesn't look like it's because of that guy etc.

Answer 3

Who cares what a "mouthy drunk" thinks anyway?



I am also a black belt and I can tell you this. If you do "kick his ***" I'll bet you get turned into the bad guy. The law where I live is that any martial artist can be charged with "assault with deadly weapon" for any sort of fight not proven to be in direct self defense. Sadly, in the view of the public, we are guilty until proven otherwise.



If it's worth it to you, stomp him. Teach him a lesson. If not, then there is my question: Who cares what a "mouthy drunk" thinks anyway?

Answer 4

Forget about the drunk and find more loyal friends. They seem like a waste of time to invest time or thought on.



I would go to another pub with another group of friends. If something like this happens again, I would just ignore the guy. Retaliation should only be done in self defense. I would learn more about pressure points to retaliate instead hurting someone. This way you can control someone from hurting you and subdue them without any harm. You don't want to go to jail do you - especially if someone was trying to attack you and you had to defend yourself.

Answer 5

i think you did the right thing. you were mature about the situation. you know you couldve beat his *** but you chose not to. your friends on the other hand, didnt back you up so maybe you should find other friends. i grew up with friends that would take care of my fights before i even got into one. the guy at the bar was drunk and when someone like that is drunk, they tend to let all theyre anger out on whoever is standing next to them. its nothing personal. if you want to go back to the bar cause you want to go and enjoy yourself then go. if not, than dont go just so people think a certain way of you. who are they to think or judge you. who cares if you never see those people again. does there opinion matter to you? it shouldnt. i am the same way. i was in the marines for 4 years and went to war twice. i often fear getting into a fight because i fear i might go to far and snap and kill that person. its better to walk away. now if you go back and he continues to the point where he touches you, than by all means, beat the living piss out of him and walk away with a smile on your face.

Answer 6

in my opinion that one isnt to hard to answer . dont stop going in because of this bloke . and dont ditch your mates because of it. if you do he has won i wouldnt be pleased

with your mates but most people run a mile when theres proper confrontation thats human nature . only challenge or

fight the bloke if you have no other choice . your a black belt

and you could get in a lot of trouble fighting with him. when you know you could mop the floor with him

Answer 7

Pubs are places where people go to drink, and when people drink they can get a bit opinionated. Now, just because your mates didn't agree with you isn't a reason to try and use your black belt for kicking seven bells out of someone.

Answer 8

have a word with ur friends. they should stick up for you, not side with the enemy.



if the guy says enythin else put a pint over his head nd tell him where to go. if he thinks ur a push over he'll just keep on nd on. dont get into a fight tho cos u cud get into truble 4 bein a black belt.

Answer 9

Turn the other cheek to friend this guy. If he steps up then sort it out. If not dont waste your time. Ps dont blame your friends for being scared but have a go at them for siding with him. That is out of order!

Answer 10

Stand up for yourself. If you have a black belt in karate use it! Just wait until he gives you more grief then hit him. Talk to your friends about this.

If they really were your friends they wouldn't have done that.

Answer 11

Whatever you do dont hit him first. Taunt him until he goes for you, then beat the s**t out of him. that way you will be the innocent party.

Answer 12

spinning back kick to his nose should solve the argument..just do it when you dont have to work the next day as you may have to spend a night in jail for it.

Answer 13

Go to another pub!

Answer 14

As a black belt, you should know better!!! Be the better person!!!

Answer 15

Never sing in the forest if the leaves are not green...

Answer 16

kick his a**!