That's a great question. Honestly. I don't think I can answer it without context. Some situations don't require that kind of escalation, but others do.
EDIT: I think the point is that I feel like I have the choice to escalate and take action in a way that eliminates the threat if I see that it is required.
EDIT: I think the point is that I feel like I have the choice to escalate and take action in a way that eliminates the threat if I see that it is required.