What can you do if someone threatens you?  If we just say we are angry is that ok?
828922
That is tricky.  What kind of history do you have with the person?  Is the person known to be violent?  What is the context?  Sometimes you should ignore it and go on.  Sometimes you should take it very seriously and seek legal help.  If you genuinely fear for your safety, have a restraining order filed against the individual.  If the person has attempted to harm you, file charges with the police.  It helps if there are witnesses.  If you are at work, let your employer/supervisor know immediately.  If you are not provided a safe work environment, you can file a sexual harassment complaint.  I know, it's not sexual; but it falls under sexual harassment anyway.
1098303
Go to the police station and file a report. That will put him on their records. Although he probably needs to have done something to you or someone you know in order for them to accept it. But threats count as "doing something" so you can say he verbally threatened you or someone you know and you are afraid that his actions will go farther and you want to just make the report so the cops will know if anything does happen. Talk to them and they'll help you go about it the right way.
1020683
If someone breaks into your home and you feel threatened you \nhave the legal right to shoot them. But we would be" wrong" to \nsay that about someone doing just that to our country I say shoot anyway.
503621
just ask them in a polite way first by saying "excuse me but this is important , please allow me to finish" and if they persist then you have the right to walk away from them and continue your conversation elsewhere or if they persist you can tell them in a more angered way (in a nonviolent way of course)
592834
i believe you have to give respect to get it.  you can intimidate, threaten, or attack, but that's not respect that you get back, thats compliance by fear.  respect is mutual.
353421
Just listen, don't say much unless you REALLY need to defend yourself. Wait till they cool down and THEN discuss your opinion. I've found this is the best way to handle this situation. Because after you let them cool down they are MUCH more likely to agree with you.
963126
have you tryed threatening it?
82181
This is hard to answer due to the fact that there is information missing about the specific circumstances, but I will give it my best...\n\nWith any confrontational situation, the first step is to acess the danger you may be in.  If the situation appears out of control or threatening to you, you should remove yourself from the environment and contact the authorities as quietly and discreet as possible.\n\nIf however, it is not immediately threatening or the person(s) are just very upset, your goal should be to diffuse the situation.  This is accomplished in most cases by allowing the person to vent a little and listening to their concerns.  Taking notes and responding with confirmational nods and "yeses".  After a short time, explain that you have no reason to doubt their claim and it would not hurt to apologize for their experience.  Then proceed to explain that you are going to do everythiing you possibly can to help them, but they need to remain calm and show you the same respect you are showing them.  This works with most people....if they can see that you care about their situation, they feel better....especially after they have vented and got some tension off their chest.  However, you mentioned that these are gang members?  Again, if they are threatening to you, I would not try to negotiate with them, I would contact the authorities.\n\nBe careful and good luck!
221345
oh yes, you're being threatened.
959697
My dear.........there is no doubt, that there are times on YA that you're going to run into something like what you ran into. The best thing to do the minute you feel uncomfortable, is to log off. Of course, if you feel threatened, report it. You have no way of knowing if this person is merely playing sadistic jokes.....or is a serious wack job. Be careful..............LATER
467623
All threats MUST be taken seriously.  Tell your parents.  Tell the principal.  If no action is taken, call the police.
1083404
If she's threatening you, I think you should go to the police as firstly she has no right to do this and can't be allowed to get away with it, and secondly you have the right to live without being threatened or harassed.  Get a lawyer onto her.  Try your citizen's advice office too.  She sounds one unhappy woman.
1026750
IF WE DEFEND OUR SELF     YOU SAY   (( VIOLENT))\nIF WE SEEK PEACE       YOU SAY     ((POWERLESS))
1128365
it depends. r they bullying u physically?  r they threatening 2 hurt u?  Or r they just verbally bullying and calling u names?  I've been verbally bullied b4.  I've been called a toothpaste eater, ugly, stupid, and stuff like that.  Then one guy threatened 2 shoot me.  I would say tell your parents or complain 2 the school.  Ignoring them may help or hurt depending on the situation.  Hang out w/ your friends as much as u can cuz bullies r less likely 2 hurt u w/ a bunch of people around. I know what u r going thru tho:)
835526
Please ignore some of the tosh people have written as supposed advice here!! Threats to kill are only taken as that in the eye of the law if the person making the threat has the ability to carry that threat through at the time of making said threat. This is the word of the law. It is not the choice of the police. They do not make the laws and can be as frustrated as you, me or anyone else with such laws. \n\nFurthermore, harrassment is something far better dealt with via civil law through a solicitor and a county court. Please look into this. You will be far better served in this instance if you take this route. Criminal law is not really any good until serious offences have occured in this area. Also, there is no such thing as a verbal assault in the eyes of the law. Although you could argue that someone suffers physically because of the verbal onslaught they had received, but this would be an exceptional case. \n\nSee a sol re civil law. It really is your best bet.
386249
Pay a big kid 10 dollars to scare this punk away.\n\nKids like that will cause trouble in many ways, but all bullies act that way because they themselves feel weak.\nThey are too concerned with their image, and feel threatened because they KNOW they're weak inside.\nJust stand your ground, but DONT give in to his harassing.  Tell your friends the same.
871201
The only thing you can do is try and control your temper, what you are going through is perfectly normal a bit exaggerated by that is what happens to everyone when angry. You might also want to consider taking blood pressure medications. Consult a doctor for that.