Today I went to IKEA and on the escalator I unfortunately stood in somebody’s personal space without realizing it. I stood one step below the guy and but on the other side of the escalator. It was not intentional, it just happened. His girlfriend stood one step in front of the guy. The escalator moved up and I did not move or made the impression I want to walk up the escalator.
The person in front of me looked pretty muscular who either fights or does rugby or similar sport with heavy physical contact. He turned around and asked me if i want to stand next to him or what. That’s when i completely froze down. I simply said “No, thank you”. I felt so awkward and frozen that i did not even said ‘apologies, i did not want to get in your personal space’ or simply took a step back. I simply stared in front of me frozen and feeling intimidated by the guy while the guy looked at me. I was just waiting for the escalator ride to be over and go the other way. I noticed his girlfriend was tugging his hand to turn around. So I expect this could have ended a lot worse if it was not Saturday morning and IKEA but after some alcohol in a bar. I’m also a guy, decent shape but would have had no chance if the other guy decides to beat me up.
I would like to hear how i can react better to de escalate and remove myself from the situation and avoid just simply freezing on the spot. Thank you!
Submitted September 20, 2025 at 09:36AM by truffelchocolate https://ift.tt/VTxIMqu
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