Well this is a bit of a weird thread but i respect most of you guys and would like some advice.

Recently it seems ive been getting hit in the face far too often without responding, this aint in a boxing match but just out on the street. Firstly, im not an aggressive guy at all and never start this shit but I am blessed or cursed with the looks of a fighter and it seems trouble is coming my way more and more recently.

Firtsly on new years after several beers and a fair bit of MDMA (if you know anything about it you'll understand) I tried to break up what seemed to be an emerging fight between some scallies and a friend, the result was two punches to the face and a bottle over the head. Honestly it didnt really effect me, i was too loved up to give a shit and carried on the night with blood pouring out of my head and had a great time.

But just today, walked into an offy in Rusholme and got started on by 1 of 3 obviously pissed dodgy guys in there as soon as i walked in, no provocation. Talked my way out of it went to get a beer then caught the eye of his mate who immediately came over and gave me a good punch in the face, shopkeeper's assistant interviened. They then tried to extort the shopkeeper for free stuff while his assistant was chattin sayin leave it and if they come again are you up for takin em on, i obviously replied yes.

Now anyways this is the second time in a few months this has happened, not tryin to make out im a hard man or anythin, barely punched 2 people in my life both when we were kids but ive never been hurt or dazed or any of that by a punch but i am getting sick to fucking death of being treated like a mug.

My question, next time something similiar should happen should i let go of my inhibitions and floor the guy or continue on this same course of action which leaves me walking home feeling extremely pissed, angry and immascualted.

Your thoughts please, and if you need more details (as after all they are all important in this type of situation) feel free to comment. Would appreciate the feedback