Creative deescalation tactics
Want to end a streetfight between two teenage groups as swiftly as possible? (This advice might not apply to the US.)
If possible, contact other people before stepping in.
Purchase a döner, step inside the confrontation, and eat your döner sandwich as calmly as possible.
Watch the amazed crowds looks and questions unfold.
“is this a döner in your hand?”
Chuckle inside, put a poker face on, and calmly deescalate.
Pro-tip: Always have a döner or snack with you. ;)
2nd Pro-tip: If this happens in front of a bank or high-risk area, e.g., a train station, or a combination of both, you can be assured that security or cops will arrive within 10 to 20 seconds.
When cops or security ask you if you were involved, say #no and calmly leave. :)
No one will question a calm döner eater.
What this might look like:
