shitting bricks Options

[Elba]

DUDE, I thought I was about to die. I'm at work right now (Allstate Insurance) and this guy walks into the office. I was talking to my mom on my cell phone and hung up on her as soon as he walked in. He took a seat as I was asking him if he wanted to make a payment. He said "No, I need help." So, I asked him what he needed help with. He said "Oh, I don't know. Contemplating sucide. Thoughts of... jumping in front of a car." As he was talking, he had his head down, looking at his hands or something. Since he was sitting down, and the counter is so high up, I could only see him from his shoulders-up. I seriously though 'this guy is crazy, he has a gun, and he is going to shoot me." OMG. So, after a little silence, I asked him if he wanted me to call someone. He said "no" and just stormed out of the office. Then I heard him yelling outside. Ack. I am scared of him coming back! I didn't know if I should call the cops or what.

[S-Majere]

^ Intimidating or threatening behaviour toward staff members. I've used that term before.

Not something to laugh about though when you're faced with some crackpot.

Poor you