What do i do when i'm left on a dark and lonely street at night?

Question

What do i do when i'm left on a dark and lonely street at night?

Answer 1

keep your taser close by...

and go home

Answer 2

If you make a habit of this you ought  to be told:  You are acting goofy.

If you do this out of necessity, like...you live there...then you need to move.

Answer 3

Stay alert - don't wear an ipod, play video games on your phone, or do other things that draw your focus away from your surroundings.

Listen to your instincts - if someone 'feels' scary or threatening, run away, yell at them, and/or make a scene - don't worry about feeling/looking foolish or being wrong - it'd feel much worse if you don't take action and were right.

Stand tall and assertively - if there are people around, meet their eyes, count to three, then look to the side - NEVER down.

Consider taking a self-defence course. A good website to get you started: http://www.kwantlen.ca/pscm/wenlido/.

Answer 4

Well if you are left there every day, like due to a job or school, try to switch things up a little and not be there at exactly the same time every day. Predators looking for a victim notice those things and plan a way to strike based on your habits. Also, make sure your cell is handy, like in your pocket, but not your purse where you might have to dig for it in an emergency. Always let people know where you are going to be. If this is a one time thing, well, try to not be on a dark street alone of course. Call a taxi or ride ahead of time if possible so you are not standing out there. Just use your instinct and hopefully all will be well.

Answer 5

I definently agree with all of the answers so far, this isn't a great situation and it'd probably be best to avoid it if at all possible!  Do try to change your schedual, and if not possible, at least carry something to defend yourself (the eye contact thing and not playing video games are also smart!)

What I do when I'm in this type of situation is I whip out my cell phone and pretend I'm talking to someone.  No one is likely to attack you if you're on your phone (be sure to mention exactly where you are in your "conversation")  You could also really call someone! But if it's that late at night, i could understand. Jogging can also take your mind off any fears, and I know that if I was a rapist, I wouldn't want to go after the girl who's already running.  Bringing a dog, or even having an umbrella or cane with you in open site is also a good idea.  If a man's really going to attack you, it probably wouldn't help much, but letting everyone in he area know that you wouldn't be an easy catch can never hurt.

Answer 6

what i do when i am alone in a dark street is just walk quick but not run, and don't show i am scared. I don't know why but I think is a good idea to smoke a cigarette and just walk.  

Answer 7

Dance around a lot and make loud whooping noises, talk to yourself out loud or scream at a dumpster or something. Anyone nearby will think you're totally insane and leave you alone. Insane people are scary.