Target Glance is best described as?

• A. A pre-attack posture
• B. A presence example
• C. A control alternative
• D. A dialogue technique

Answer: (A)

Recognizing nonverbal cues that indicate imminent aggression. Target Glance is a sign of a pre-attack posture: the person fixes their eyes on the target area as they prepare to move or strike. This gaze signals intent and readiness to act, often accompanying a shift in stance or tense muscles, signaling that an attack may be coming soon. Understanding this helps you anticipate danger and respond sooner, such as by creating space, positioning yourself for safety, or using de-escalation before contact occurs.

This isn’t just about being visibly present to deter someone, which is about deterrence through visibility rather than predicted action, and it isn’t about a technique to control a person or a method of talking them down. Target Glance focuses on reading a nonverbal cue that the danger may be escalating toward violence.