learn a form of self defence, carry pepper spray, know the signs and research it/ask around if you're unsure of a situation. if you don't feel safe in an area call/text a reliable friend and move to where you do feel comfortable.
...and for God's sake keep your smartphone in your pocket unless you actually _really_ need to use it, and never walk around with earbuds crammed in your ears and music blasting away so the sounds of what's going on around you are obscured.
Far too many people these days in public spaces are totally oblivious to what's happening in their immediate surroundings. Multitasking is a myth.
Hmmm ... a young woman who was raped and murdered in Melbourne recently was actually talking on her phone letting someone know she was nearly home.
I totally agree about earbuds, not only to keep awareness of surroundings and possible threats, but in relation to traffic also. I live on a hill with no footpaths and the number of people who walk with their backs to the traffic and headphones on terrifies me. A couple sometimes are also pushing a pram with a baby in it, have a toddler with them and a dog on a long lead! Nasty accident waiting to happen.
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learn a form of self defence, carry pepper spray, know the signs and research it/ask around if you're unsure of a situation. if you don't feel safe in an area call/text a reliable friend and move to where you do feel comfortable.
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...and for God's sake keep your smartphone in your pocket unless you actually _really_ need to use it, and never walk around with earbuds crammed in your ears and music blasting away so the sounds of what's going on around you are obscured.
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Hmmm ... a young woman who was raped and murdered in Melbourne recently was actually talking on her phone letting someone know she was nearly home.
I totally agree about earbuds, not only to keep awareness of surroundings and possible threats, but in relation to traffic also. I live on a hill with no footpaths and the number of people who walk with their backs to the traffic and headphones on terrifies me. A couple sometimes are also pushing a pram with a baby in it, have a toddler with them and a dog on a long lead! Nasty accident waiting to happen.
It's been proven that multitasking cant happen. Computers can even do it.