Confrontation

[Kragmeister]

Well, I try to avoid confrontation at all cost. I usually carry a charged cell phone and a .380 pistol (with a license to carry). Even so, my tactic is to retreat and at worst if cornered to holler "NOT IN THE FACE!"

At least I was about 20 meters away from the place and on a public street when the woman came out on the balcony to confront me. When I started taking shots I looked to make sure that no one was visible and I noticed that the drapes were closed in the section of the building where the Giant Santa of Doom was situated.

All of the scenarios put forth could have been possible, from illicit affair to meth lab.

Later,
Greg

 

[Frank Granovski]

Well, in any case that women and that man were garbage and they had no right to confront you. I always stand up for myself, but then I can always handle myself---plus the fact that I'm a big guy with a scary face (when I'm not smiling); and yes, I also carry weapons but not a gun or a knife. It's a crazy world: you stick with your harmful business in life and there is always someone...when you least expect it. 🙂

 

[RObert Budding]

An embellishment, not a lie

An embellishment, not a lie

Personally, I seldom get into these kinds of situations because I'm a fairly gifted liar. For example, in your situation, when first questioned by the woman, I'd probably feign wild enthusiasm and emote, "That inflatable Santa is just so cool! We don't have anything like that back home. My kids will just flip when I send them this picture! This may sound kind of corny, but I think you must be a really big-hearted person to want to brighten up your neighborhood this way. Do you decorate for all the holidays?" and then go on from there. People usually don't mind attention if they think it's admiring attention.

Not really a lie - you wouldn't take the photo if you didn't like *something*about the Santa (even if only its "campy" value). So the rest is just flattery.

JLW's approach is the best I've seen here.

RObert

 

[Pico]

People who get all upset like that lady just have no life. They want a show. You can believe you peeved 'em when you avoided it, probably more than if you had beat the crap out of the Big Guy.

When you wrestle with a pig, you get dirty and it only anoys the pig.