Try doing this form in a different surrounding than normal. If your style practices this form quickly, than your focus should be on picking out objects at least twenty feet away with your eyes. If practiced slowly, then take a mental note of the whole area including sounds and smells as you face that direction. These questions will get you in the right mindset for true self-defense. You will also be surprised how much more aware of your environment you are.
Any confrontation be it with a spouse, friend, or co-worker is a fight.
These are merely settled with words and discussions rather than violence. Think of your responses as a Kata. This is the truest form of Martial expression. Use your Martial smarts to keep yourself out of bad situations. I have to work tomorrow.