“If you feel like it’s a set up…it probably is. If someone is trying to rush you don’t do it. Always have an escape plan.”
“Never count your cash in public even if in singles.”
“Never yell back at a group of guys verbally harassing you. Just keep walking. Don’t make a face, don’t change your walking pace, keep going as they’re not there.”
“In crowded areas, carry bags, purses and packages in front of you rather than behind you.”
“And put your wallet and other important stuff in a zippered compartment deep inside. Pickpockets only got my makeup bag instead of my wallet when they pickpocketed my purse. The makeup bag served as a decoy.”
“Lock your doors as soon as you’re in your car.”
“If something feels wrong, it’s probably about to be really wrong. Listen to your gut.”
“Walk on the road if you’re in a real shady neighborhood and it’s late at night. Not in traffic but away from alleyway entrances.”
“Security guards, doormen, food cart operators, and blue collar workers in general are well-versed about the location of the nearest restrooms.”
“Don’t raise your voice with strangers and always be the last to speak. you don’t know if these guys are wired properly or not.”
“If an attractive woman asks for directions, look for her partner behind you or going into your car to take what they can grab. Typical vacation area scam.”
“Always get the money up front. People who want to pay later probably won’t and then things can get messy.”
“Look with your eyes, not your head.”
“If you’re in the hood and you see kids playing outside, you’re probably safe. If there are a lot of people outside but no kids, be super cautious and walk with a purpose. If it’s empty or only teenagers/young adults, get out asap.”
“If someone is blatantly violating social norms, such as blasting music on the subway or taking a phone call in a movie theater, keep in mind that if they are willing to violate one social norm they are probably willing to violate others, including prohibitions on violence. You don’t have to be meek in the face of obnoxious people but you do have to factor in the increased likelihood of violence.”
“Confirm the license plate and make sure you are getting in your proper Uber/Lyft.”
“If someone approaching you says “hey man, I ain’t gonna rob you” – they’re probably gonna try to rob you.”
“If you are involved in confrontation pay attention to the hands. 2 things: – If they reach into their pocket and/or under their shirt you are likely going to be hit with something, stabbed, or shot. – if they are tucking their hands by their hamstring and/or clenching their first while looking you up and down you’re about to get punched.”
“Always check the toilet paper roll before taking a dump.”
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Most modern cars lock the doors at a certain speed once you start driving and will unlock them when the airbags deployed