When talking to a stranger for the first time, what are some "red flags" that you look out for?

Question

These red flags could including anything spoken, q***r mannerisms, physical characteristics, choice of fashion, or other such kinds of signals that might indicate that you don't want anything to do with such a person.

Serious and genuine answers only, please.

Answer 1

My personal "flagometer" is intuitive and based on the feelings that I sense.  

I have been in some very strange places and situations in my life, and as a rule, although I notice clothing and style, my belief is that the "vibes," for lack of a better descriptive word, provide a much more accurate read of character than appearance.  

I do pay attention to mannerisms, examples being shifts of the eyes, and nervous habits or quirks - tightening of the lips, finger tapping, gripping objects or hands, exaggerated poses, unusual sense of calm or disengagement, etc.  

Communication, verbal, and non-verbal register on my radar screen immediately as well.  Tone, pace, volume and expressions used...rigid or extremely relaxed...do they scan their surroundings purposefully or seem to have a keen awareness of them at all times?

No matter how attractive, personable, or charming - if I "sense" something that discomforts me, I immediately put guards up...

As a result of many personal experiences, I don't judge based on looks, but I do immediately judge my trust level for the person based on the feelings I pick up when I meet him or her.  

Over time, I have found that when I go with my first instinct, it is usually accurate.  When I second guess myself or try to rationalize...it is usually a bad decision.  

Answer 2

if they ask you a lot of questions and answer your questions vaguely and evasively. If they have any nervous facial or other ticks, If they look around a lot while talking to you, if their eyes shift in many directions or they can't look you straight in the eye.If they have seemingly nothing to do and nowhere to go in the middle of a weekday.  

Answer 3

some signals are if they are always staring at places that they shouldnt be staring at like your private parts for example .

if the stranger tries to talk to you in a deserted place without a lot of people; thats a sign !

if the person is alone without a family  !  

Answer 4

Someone who stands too close to you or doesn't respect your personal space.

Someone who asks a lot of personal questions, or asks inappropriate questions.

Someone who keeps repeating themselves over and over or won't take "no" for an answer.

Someone who's reactions to a situation are out of proportion, for example someone who explodes with anger over a minor inconvenience.

Someone who makes grandiose claims or is obviously lying.

Someone who makes inflammatory statements, either verbally or in their choice of apparel (wearing a KKK t-shirt, for example).

Someone who touches themselves inappropriately.

Answer 5

a degrading way of talking

untrustworthy grin

shifty eyes

how much they receive me

body odor

extreme bad language

Answer 6

Your shoes. It's always the shoes. Wear nice shoes.