Gavin De Becker's book, The Gift Of Fear addresses all the scenarios above in handling them with your instincts. Many of the examples here I swear are straight out of the book. Very helpful suggestions to say the least. One that personally saved me was throwing my car keys in one direction and running away in the opposite direction when approached in a garage late at night. Carrying mace/pepper spray on a separate keychain is always a great thing to have in another pocket.
To appear confident is the most crucial bit. Always. Everywhere. If that doesn't help, being able to run like hell is the next skill to have. Especially if you are outnumbered.
You cannot appear capable if you are not capable. So become capable. Exercise and study a useful martial art that teaches punching, kicking, and grappling. Do not take weapons study seriously. Unless the weapon is a firearm.
"Pay attention to your surroundings at all time but mind your own business. Depending on the neighborhood someone screaming for help from an alley isn't really the one in danger"
Gavin De Becker's book, The Gift Of Fear addresses all the scenarios above in handling them with your instincts. Many of the examples here I swear are straight out of the book. Very helpful suggestions to say the least. One that personally saved me was throwing my car keys in one direction and running away in the opposite direction when approached in a garage late at night. Carrying mace/pepper spray on a separate keychain is always a great thing to have in another pocket.
To appear confident is the most crucial bit. Always. Everywhere. If that doesn't help, being able to run like hell is the next skill to have. Especially if you are outnumbered.
You cannot appear capable if you are not capable. So become capable. Exercise and study a useful martial art that teaches punching, kicking, and grappling. Do not take weapons study seriously. Unless the weapon is a firearm.
Switzerland?
Most of Europe except some corners in Frankfurt, London or Paris.
Life is easy if your brain only works in black and white!