Either way you will feel the pain but one way you have some control of the outcome. For when you are not willing to take a step on sharp objects the objects might still come your way but with greater thrust. It’s not easy being in a conflict but sometimes that’s the only way to get out of one. Yes you will feel some pain but at least people will know where you stand and maybe then it won’t be so sharp when you have to walk this way again.
FOOTNOTE- Ow!