Firstly, be wise and avoid any potentially dangerous scenario.

Secondly, be LOUD, very very LOUD!  Most predators want pliant and obedient victims. Don't make their job easy!

Thirdly, get away from them in any way possible and allow the authorities to do their job in apprehending them.

I recommend that everyone read The Gift of Fear  which reinforces the concept of listening to your gut instinct.

With most predators it is best to face them down rather than run, not sure if that works for human predators though.

If you can run, and get away, then do so.

But it is best to be prepare in case a fight is warranted.

Fred, I think that would depend on the situation. My gut is like my second brain. I use it A LOT!

Avoidance in the first place is my rule of thumb. But there may be incidences where we have done what we can to protect ourselve and s... happens anyway. I doubt if we can plan a "safe" strategy in advance if someone means us harm. My own strategy is to always get out of a place where my gut tells me something is about to go down.

Flight, but try to not put yourself in situations of jeopardy. Use common sense.

Nobody puts Jared in a corner.  

I'll come out fighting...  or dancing.  

All I know is they truly don't care about me so why give me direction? Each situation is different & each personality type responds differently.

You better have a better plan than 911 as someone is hitting you over the head.

Hey if you have some self defense skills like Jason Bourne (The Bourne Ultimatum movie) go ahead! if not inmediately dial 911. Other ideas: pepper spray, or I will use my high heels as a weapon.  lol

I would rather work smartly and have 911 on speed dial!

Run, or have a heart attack on site!  However, I do everything I can not ever to get into that situation.

Situation dependent. My preferred escalation progression:

1. Avoid.
2. Deter.
3. Flight.
4. Fight.
5. Call 911 to pick up the pieces (EMS) and investigate (Cops) after the fact. 

A little of both, but first i try to avoid it, I always look for a path to leave any area and if needed, and it has... i will fight... pepper spray and or my 9 always come with me.

I believe taking flight may be the first choice.

Call this guy over! 

 I think that it would depend upon the situation and whether you are male or female. Sadly, females are victimized more so than men. Use common sense.

Fred Griffin 'escape from immediate danger' is what I'd do. I think that's right thing.

I'm stupid enough to try to defend myself.  Probably because I have such slow reaction, that it would be too late to run!

If I was packin, I would probably be standing my ground. 

I'm growling at this statement as I read it.  Escape isn't always possible or practical.  Being able to defend yourself and survive at ANY COST is paramount.  Sadly, most people in our society would rather let the bad guy win than do what is neccessary to survive.

I love my new knees, but they are not so great for running.  So I'm thinking pepper spray.

I don't think that's NAR's call to make.  I don't mind them giving tips like... don't meet strangers at a property, things that make good common sense, but if choose fight or flight that is my personal decision to make.  And I wouldn't begin to think I should or could tell anyone else which decision would be right for them.

I would run and scream out at the same time to attract attention. No I would not stand my ground and try to prove anything. 

So many good answers and I hope that none of us have to use any of the suggestions, but I would go with my instinct and be aware of my surroundings before I decided what I would do.

I do not run, but I would not argue with a person. What would be a reason another person attacks you? It should a reason or something right?

I'd walk away or hang up till he/she is able to discuss the issue  without unnecessary emotions. Some people just like to argue or try to be ''the boss''(whatever it means).

It depends on the situation, so just have to go case by case.

Run for help.

I don't publicly discuss security issues for obvious reasons.

Every authoritative source I've seen says run if you can safely get away. If you can't then be fierce and loud. I took an extreme (as in lethal) self defense course. But even there the best advice was escape if possible.

I am readay to stand and fight....running you can't see what is happening...I will send my clients our first and then try to exit safely, but if that is not possible, I will do my best to go home beforre they do.

run - I don't even care about calling for help - just get me out of there! 

Running is a good idea if you are being threatened.  If you feel threatened, getting out of the situation without raising red flags to make the would-be criminal feel cornered would be the ideal.

Fred,

Go with your gut when you first talk to the person.  There are a lot of clues you can pick up on.

Go with your gut, and be sure you are in good enough shape to run.  If not, I would have a noise making device handy.    A

Defense should be a last resort.

Obviously not to put one's self in 'harm's way' is my first thought.  I would think that 911 would not prevent an attack, and would not stop one from happening . . .  easy to understand why many CCWs Fred Griffin.  Having 'A Plan' seems wise to me, and if running away works for you, then go for it. 

I think that tip oversimplifies things.  Obviously, the best way to escape a dangerous situation is to use awareness & planning and avoid it altogether.  That said, when put in a corner, I've always found it better to fight out of it.

When the NAR offers directives for me to heed regarding my safety and personal security rest assured I'm screwed if I implement them. Stick with the Real Estate and when you (REALTOR.ORG) have that perfected we'll talk!

I guess it would depend on whether I happened to be aiming a gun between their eyes. If not, I'd definitely run.

With my training it would be stay and fight.

There are panic buttons that can be bought and 911 on the phone but make sure you know how to get out of the home as you could be cornered.

Seek the inner self for that answer and know it before you need it