If someone intentionally slaps you regardless of the amount of force and causes you some sort of legally recognizable damage you can sue him or her for battery.

What to do if someone hits you in the face. I reached out to a few domestic abuse support groups. One moment you see Manny Pacquiaos handsome mug in front of you. Never make threats they will come back to haunt you.

You can play more gently. What do you do when a woman hits you Run. If not responsive take the following measures immediately.

Some victims of assault do. If there was nothing other than a minor injury or bruised ego the it sounds as if the person throwing the punch would be charged with an assault in the fourth degree a gross misdemeanor for which she would be facing a 364 day maximum sentence. So the best thing you can really do is just help the person to lie down get them comfortable.

When you feel like you are being attacked the immediate response is usually one of retaliation. Unless its a girl. So if someone is attacking you and gives you reason to believe that your life is in danger ability motive and opportunity all play in you can respond with deadly force.

Run and dont go to the police Thats it. Scientific American puts it best. Call 911 and request an ambulance.

If someone argues with you walk away. Luckily there are some steps you can take whenever you feel a defensive reaction bubbling inside of you. If someone spits in your face file assault charges if you must do something.