I tend to "turn the other cheek" as long as I can.
Though when I'm pushed too far, I respond with "overwhelming force" to encourage them to think dozens of times (not just twice) before pushing me again.
Why Walt? Are you a Masochist? Once burnt twice shy I would think. If they do it to you once chances are quite good they will do it to you again. Is that your hair shirt? Suffering fools? Well once again we part ways. Once smacked I avoid. I don't need to get smacked twice to get the message LOUD and CLEAR. Maybe guys take it as being macho. How much they can take before they break? I dunno. Thank you for your reply! :)