If someone gives you the finger, is it useful to know if they are armed before you respond?
354739
Better to be the more mature person and just ignore them.
68996
Ask them. It makes you come off less like a stalker than any other way!
337409
When you take an erected finger, hork on it, and shove it up somebodies unexpectant azzhole! Caution you may get a brown surprise.
332830
yes you have the proof on your finger
501747
You'd have better chances tapping someone else, lol
117669
Absolutely.  \n\nBut you should do it politely and respectfully, and at least while authority is telling you what to do, you should do it first and ask questions later.\n\nI'm not sure if the question is aimed at authority such as the police (which is where I'm speaking from), but I think it's perfectly appropriate to question a law enforcement officer's actions...when the time is right.  If I'm in the middle of telling you to drop the baseball bat, or remove your hands from your pockets, or get your hands out from under your seat in your car, my best advice is to do it, and do it NOW.  I'm happy to explain my actions once the dust settles, but asking me why I am telling you to drop the tire iron in the middle of a bar fight is not going to lead us into an intelligent dicussion about your civil rights.  \n\nBut yes...I think always question authority - as long as you do it at the proper time and in a civilized manner.
111165
Everyone wants to jump in on this question, don't they? over 20 responses within 25 minutes, and who knows how many more by the time I finish typing this!!! \n\nMy answer:\nHell yea you should be afraid if someone is pressuring you to do something you are unsure of. It'll probably most likely hurt in more ways than one. \n\nSounds like you are a potential rape victim, either that or a cop trying to catch perverts.
532298
I wouldn't wait until they commit the "offense". That's kinda rude and bitchy. Say the guy digs in his ear with his little finger. What do you say, "Oh, God, I hate when peole do that! I'm outta here." You have to get to know someone first before critizing them for their small personality quirks.
1148182
of course it's a finger.  the word "thumb" is used to identify it.  just like pinky, index, fore finger.  the words are used to identify each digit.
88997
Well it depends if they are armed or not. \nPersonally I would get out my 12 guage load a round and wouldn't hesitate to shoot if necesscary. I would calmy explain to them I am not afraid to use the weapon.
149240
I don't know.  Ask the guy over there with the missing fingers....
822416
No.  It isn't even something that shows up on a background check.  Maybe with the issuance of the order, the other person will just back off.  Could be a blessing in disguise.
770884
In my dojo, we've heard this rumor also.  While we have not verified the information, we decided as a class that whoever started the rumor had a good point.  As such, now when practicing weapons takeaway techniques, we either throw the weapon from the area in the case of a knife, or lock and load the weapon at the opponent  in the case of a gun.  This gets us into the habit, at least, of keeping the weapon away from the attacker once we've got control of it.
459975
No way!! I never know why people do that in films. Call the police and let them risk it! I would stand from a safe distance, possibly using a set of binoculars.\nAaah - but then I guess.....what if someone close to me had gone in and not come out - would I go in then??? I say yes, but armed to the teeth.\nI think I have given this too much thought.....
758346
this will give you a chance to be well armed.
36330
If you are interested in them then ask them politely. If you are just being nosy then do you really need to know?
359641
UMMM NO.  What kind of question is that????  If someone is moving that fast on you, you better be careful.