38 Street-Smart Secrets You Never Knew You Needed—Prepare to Be Surprised!
Everything can be dealt with after you get out. Staying will get you hurt.
Trust your gut. If you feel like something is wrong and you don’t know why, don’t dismiss that feeling. Something is wrong. You just haven’t pieced together all of the little things that you observed that made you react that way. It may be your automatic inclination to talk yourself out of it because listening to your gut likely requires you to change your plan or behavior (don’t get out of your car when you’re about to open the door, don’t give that guy your number when he’s been nothing but friendly) over a feeling that’s “probably nothing.”
Never choose politeness over trusting your intuition. There are far worse things than being rude or aggressive with someone who is raising your internal alarm. If your dog randomly “doesn’t like” someone, YOU know there’s something wrong with that person. Your dog is picking up what you’re not acknowledging, from you.
If someone approaches you and says they lost their wallet/phone, DO NOT reach for your wallet or phone. This is most likely a pickpocketer/thief and by you checking your pocket or bag where your phone/wallet is you have just told them where you keep it. Just say you can’t help in a calm but assertive tone and move on.
If someone is causing a commotion, it more than likely is a distraction for a crime they are committing (like stealing from you).
If someone is talking out loud/playing loud music/seems mentally ill, they are most likely looking for confrontation or a fight. Mind your own business.
No man (as in a stranger) needs your help. Ever. A man asking a woman for help is only ever up to no good (think ted bundy asking women to help him put something in his car). A normal dude does not approach a random woman for help because they KNOW it’s off.
You kids get yourselves a money clip. You can get these at any haberdashery. You put a $50 dollar in the money clip. Then, when a guy flashes a blade, you go, “You want my money? Go get it!”.
I see a lot of comments that say to watch out for strange men but you should also be aware that it’s common now for women and children to look distressed and ask for help to lure you somewhere. You’re more likely to help someone in distress because you’re a woman. Empathy is a great quality – but don’t trust anyone. If you’re genuinely concerned for someone asking for help randomly on the street, call the police and keep moving.
Unrelated, but always wear shoes you can run in if you’re alone. Sneakers or boots.
Lastly, I agree with the comments that say to look annoyed or to walk with a purpose. You’re a more high risk target if you look like you’ll put up a fight and likely will be left alone.
Know where you’re going. Move with intent and purpose. If you are lost or don’t know where you are going, go to a place where you can figure it out. Do not wander aimlessly.
Trust your instincts. If it feels weird or off, it is. Move out. Leave. Act like you know nothing about anything. You don’t know your friends even.
Believe nothing you hear and only half of what you see. Everything is a scam. Everyone wants something from you.
Nothing in this world is free. Everything has a price attached to it.
Mind your own business.
Keep your mouth shut. You don’t know anything. You didn’t see anything. Gossip will get you hurt.
If you are being robbed give it to them.
Always attack first. If it appears that someone is planning on harming you, 100% of the time act first. If you can’t get away become a rage demon and attack with viciousness. Rip, tear, bite, claw.
Above all else, don’t be in the streets. Avoid that life at all costs. I lived in one of the worst hoods as a teen in Tampa. I stayed inside. I saw people fight and die. Going to school was dangerous but I kept to myself.
Considering I grew up in and near ghettos… I’d say I have some advice that goes for both.
1. Stay alert. Don’t walk around with earbuds in or phone out.
2. Don’t draw attention to yourself. This could be actions or clothing.
3. Move with purpose.
4. Don’t be lost.
5. Keep any valuables out of sight, such as a purse.
6. Keep a concealed weapon, like pepper spray or a gun.
7. Be respectful. If a guy hits on you, don’t immediately attack his pride, especially if he’s with a group of friends… You could get jumped or worse. There’s a time and place to be offended, and being alone and outnumbered isn’t it.
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