No, you don't have to blame yourself. When something like this happens, you get overwhelmed. It's impossible to think clearly when you're terrified. Most people in a situation like this would act the same as you did.
I don't really think there's a right way to act in such a situation. If you would've acted more firmly, there are two options. Either he would've stopped sooner, or he could've gotten aggravated and started doing something worse. You played it as safe as you could.
I don't know if this is a proper analogy, but when someone gets beaten up, it's not his fault because he didn't take boxing lessons. It's the assailant's fault, no matter what.
The good thing is, it's over now. And you have all the right to report him.
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No, you don't have to blame yourself. When something like this happens, you get overwhelmed. It's impossible to think clearly when you're terrified. Most people in a situation like this would act the same as you did.
I don't really think there's a right way to act in such a situation. If you would've acted more firmly, there are two options. Either he would've stopped sooner, or he could've gotten aggravated and started doing something worse. You played it as safe as you could.
I don't know if this is a proper analogy, but when someone gets beaten up, it's not his fault because he didn't take boxing lessons. It's the assailant's fault, no matter what.
The good thing is, it's over now. And you have all the right to report him.