One punch and out...

[SideShow Bob]

The Name calling does not make a fight. Physical contact does.

The OP cannot understand this and cannot believe that there are people in this world that have unreasonable aversion to being touched in any manner by another person. Not to mention that the so called Tweeker ( the OPs professional diagnosis of the individual ) could have perceived the so called "pat on the back" as a hostile attack.
The OP got Lucky, he could have ended up with the crap stomped out of him and left laying there crying for the police.
The OP should have just ignored being called an asshole and went about his business. It could be that where he tied his dog caused the " Tweeker" to trip on his way into the truck stop or interfered with sidewalk traffic in the immediate area.

[Irving]

I'm sure he understands that just fine, but it is irrational to assume that a pat on the back is an aggressive move. I might have an aversion to high pitched voices, but it doesn't make it okay for me to go around swinging at women and children. The situation needs to be viewed in light of what a logical person would do. Dealing with a druggy, everything goes out the window.

[tmleadr03]

I'm sure he understands that just fine, but it is irrational to assume that a pat on the back is an aggressive move. I might have an aversion to high pitched voices, but it doesn't make it okay for me to go around swinging at women and children. The situation needs to be viewed in light of what a logical person would do. Dealing with a druggy, everything goes out the window.

ANY physical contact in an aggressive situation is the catalyst for a fight.

[sneakerd]

This is a great thread!

[SideShow Bob]

ANY physical contact in an aggressive situation is the catalyst for a fight.

^ This, and most likely the person turned away and started leaving after calling the OP an Asshole. So the pat on the back can be perceived as an attack from behind.

[Drilldov2.0]

The OP cannot understand this and cannot believe that there are people in this world that have unreasonable aversion to being touched in any manner by another person. Not to mention that the so called Tweeker ( the OPs professional diagnosis of the individual ) could have perceived the so called "pat on the back" as a hostile attack.
The OP got Lucky, he could have ended up with the crap stomped out of him and left laying there crying for the police.
The OP should have just ignored being called an asshole and went about his business. It could be that where he tied his dog caused the " Tweeker" to trip on his way into the truck stop or interfered with sidewalk traffic in the immediate area.

Now you are just assuming nonsense as you assumed I got "lucky". Have you ever been to the truck stop? Do you know where I tied my dogs up? Do you know where I tied them up and how long I was away from them? No. So basically your opinion is just that. An Uniformed opinion without any facts. BTW why do I need a "professional diagnosis" to see a tweeker? I have seen plenty, have you? Probably not. I was not "lucky". I was trained and reacted immediately. You don't like that and want to talk about what ifs? Go do it with TM since you both seem to think that you know better than I do without ever being in the situation.

[SideShow Bob]

Now you are just assuming nonsense as you assumed I got "lucky". Have you ever been to the truck stop? Do you know where I tied my dogs up? Do you know where I tied them up and how long I was away from them? No. So basically your opinion is just that. An Uniformed opinion without any facts. BTW why do I need a "professional diagnosis" to see a tweeker? I have seen plenty, have you? Probably not. I was not "lucky". I was trained and reacted immediately. You don't like that and want to talk about what ifs? Go do it with TM since you both seem to think that you know better than I do without ever being in the situation.

Looks like we figured out what buttons to push on this guy.

[tmleadr03]

Looks like we figured out what buttons to push on this guy.

Pat him on the back, it will defuse the situation.

[Drilldov2.0]

Looks like we figured out what buttons to push on this guy.

Ignorantly assuming without knowing facts and foolishly swinging? You are damned right.

BTW, why are you trying to push my buttons? It just make you even more foolish.

[bellavite1]

WTH!
Let's all beat each other up and then go for beers!