"I am female, these are tips to make you appear stronger as a female on the street (walking home, nighttime subway, etc):
If you think you are being followed or if you hear somebody behind you - feel free to turn around and look directly at them because it shows you are not afraid to be aware of your surroundings.
By the same measure, don't be afraid (generally) to meet people's eyes. Not in a confrontational "yeah? WHAT!?" sort of way, but in a "I am seeing the people in my world" sort of engaged and aware way.
This shows you do not fear engaging your surroundings.
Again - this is to show you are capable, this is not to provoke or antagonize - that's a different, defensive posture."
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Abram 3 year s ago
So it begins
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Nap 3 year s ago
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.
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Archie 3 year s ago
Imagine a world where you wouldn't have to think about this at all.
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Alexis 3 year s ago
Archie,
Switzerland?
Switzerland?
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Ellie 3 year s ago
Archie,
Most of Europe except some corners in Frankfurt, London or Paris.
Most of Europe except some corners in Frankfurt, London or Paris.
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Ebbie 3 year s ago
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.
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Jud 3 year s ago
#10 very true
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Lillian 3 year s ago
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.
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Syl 3 year s ago
Lillian,
Life is easy if your brain only works in black and white!
Life is easy if your brain only works in black and white!
Switzerland?
Most of Europe except some corners in Frankfurt, London or Paris.
Life is easy if your brain only works in black and white!