In fact, it is downright painful. So don't worry about being scared when confronted. Just remember, by putting himself between you and the door, he has offered his nose as a foothold for when you climb over him. Most people have an unclear concept of the message they are sending as they pass someone. More specifically, they know what message they want to send, but have no idea how the message they are sending is being received .
Many people feel that boldly marching past such a person is the best way.
Unfortunately, this often turns into the last great act of defiance as they walk into the lion's jaws. Others feel that stepping aside when such a person approaches in a dark and lonely place would hurt his feelings. So they stand there as the criminal gets into attack position . Others fear that if they walk wide they will show fear and tell the criminal that they are an easy victim. Still others broadcast an aura of contempt and superiority with the intention of making the criminal wither up and slink away.