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The Most Important Safety Tool |
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Be willing to make a scene
Imagine you're at a busy bus stop and someone you don't know, someone who looks a little "off," stands a little too close to you. Then they move a little closer, perhaps just violating the edge of your boundaries. Do you move away? Cross to the other side of the street? Say something?
Many of us would not. We're a little afraid, but even more importantly, we're embarrassed to be seen as afraid. We stand next to the weird, potentially dangerous guy because we're ashamed to admit our fear to the people around us by saying or doing something that makes a scene.
If I could teach you only one thing, it would be this: if you feel you are in danger make it your goal to have as many people pay as much attention to you as possible. Move, scream, pull a fire alarm, break a window. Do whatever it takes to call attention to yourself. Your willingness to cause a scene can save your life.
For more tips like this, please consider reading the Get Safe Book, "Personal Safety: The Simple Book That Can Save Your Life, by Stuart Haskin." |
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