Women have been sharing their ‘street smart’ safety tips when they are out and about and it’s an eye-opening read (especially if you’re a man)
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‘If you have a bad feeling or think you’re being followed, never go directly to your next destination (home, work, etc.). Go to a busy public place until you think it’s safe to return home.’
haydenrose666
9.
‘Never take a drink that you haven’t seen poured. Make sure you are the one to take it from the bartender, don’t let it be passed to you.’
groceryenthusiast
10.
‘If you’re at a bar or nightclub and a guy refuses to leave you alone or touches you without your consent, tell security. Nightclubs want women there. No bar wants to get a reputation for being dangerous for women.’
groceryenthusiast
11.
‘Get your keys ready before you even reach your car.’
shenlyism
12.
‘Try not to put your handbag on the passenger seat. I’ve seen a guy go for the door and then smash the window for a handbag at traffic lights. The police explained that it happens more than you think.’
mua87
13.
‘The first thing I do when I get in my car is lock my doors. Also, I scan the parking lot as I’m walking.’
SomeRandomNurse
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‘If you’re somewhere where pickpocketing is an issue, wear your purse crossbody with the bag itself sitting in front of your body. Keep your hand resting on top of the bag.’
groceryenthusiast
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‘At night, I carry a high output (200-plus lumen minimum), non-variable flashlight, like the kind many police and security carry. It discourages potential attackers since you can see them clearly, but all they can see is a blinding light.’
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