I know i overreact to these kind's of things but damn if you wan't to talk shit on strangers as they pass by be ready to man up and fight
There are a ton of fights out there if you seek them out. Shit talkers are out and about in force today as much as ever. It seems like people often have an opinion about things they just can't seem to keep to themselves any more.
That being said, I've never lost a physical fight in my life. (And, I've been in more than a couple.)
How can that be? I'm not a big guy and, even when I was a hyper-fit young man, it was all in the legs and core. Not the impressive big upper body strength one associates with fight winners. My trick was/is that, I am the most apologetic, nice guy, "puss"y you've ever seen--until I'm not. I try to completely disengage my ego and place a desire to not fight above all other conditions other than danger to myself or others.
I'm not a liar, nor do I lack courage to stand up for my errors. "Sorry, man, I was just talking to my buddy. I did call you a shit-stained fucktard, but it was in jest and I didn't mean for you to overhear it. Can I buy you a beer?" "Yea, man, you're right. I shouldn't have said anything. Sorry." "I 'preciate your point of view. I can't say I disagree. I'll head on out now. You have a great day."
Of course, if my complete supplication doesn't work, off we go. Except, you'll be fighting for your ego and I'll be fighting for my life. That doesn't mean I'd win. It just means that, so far, I have.
Edit:
https://rrs.cnr.ncsu.edu/pdfs/Dealing with Difficult Situations.pdf