Street Smart Tips To Help Stay Safe Out There

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    Font - LeicaM6guy · 3 days ago This one may be a bit specific to NYC, but if the subway car is empty on an otherwise busy day, there's probably a very good reason. Also related, if someone's being crazy on the train, don't engage or respond unless you absolutely have no other choice.
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    Rectangle - DickySchmidt33 - 3 days ago & 9 More Always look like you know where you're going, even when you don't.
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    Rectangle - Mercury82jg · 3 days ago O 2 & 4 More Only break one law at a time.
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    Font - Chandlery · 3 days ago E 3 If you see something potentially illegal going on don't look directly at them. Especially if you know that you're not going to be reporting it to the police. 28.1k 5 Reply Share Report Save Follow blankblank · 3 days ago Was once on the subway when I heard a loud metallic clatter. Looked over to see what it was. Some dude behind me had dropped his gun. Immediately went back to looking dead ahead and then got off on the next stop.
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    Font - Scallywagstv2 · 3 days ago · edited 3 days ago Always get the money up front. People who want to pay later probably won't and then things can get messy. 26.0k 5 Reply Share Report Save Follow peon47 · 3 days ago And count it there and then. If it's wrong, if they underpaid you, you don't want to go back later when they can deny it and accuse you of trying to rip them off. Count it, and if it's wrong, tell them they made a little mistake so they can save face.
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    Font - Giveyourapplesthanks · 3 days ago Look with your eyes, not your head.
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    Smile - ChefChopNSlice · 3 days ago If someone approaching you says "hey man, I ain't gonna rob you" - they're probably gonna try to rob you.
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    Smile - bonniejfox - 3 days ago 3 3 Security guards, doormen, food cart operators, and blue collar workers in general are well-versed about the location of the nearest restrooms.
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    Font - obxtalldude - 3 days ago If an attractive woman asks for directions, look for her partner behind you or going into your car to take what they can grab. Typical vacation area scam.
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    Gesture - SK8PIE · 3 days ago You can get into a lot of places by holding a pizza
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    Smile - SenhorSus · 3 days ago When you stop your car, always make sure you have enough room in front of you for an escape route. It's impossible sometimes, but do the best you can
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    Rectangle - PresenceElectric69 - 3 days ago If someone starts to loudly state that they've lost their wallet or phone, don't obviously or immediately go to check on yours in your bag or pocket. It's a common pickpocket technique to get people to show the pickpockets where their stuff is.
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    Font - Key_Set_7249 - 3 days ago S Never count your cash in public even if in singles.
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    Font - sorta_rad - 3 days ago · edited 2 days ago lock your doors as soon as you're in a car. 15.9k Reply Share Report Save Follow ENA Ninjamin_King · 3 days ago Had a friend who got into this habit. She hopped in her car one day and there was about a .5 second difference between the lock activating and a random guy yanking at the passenger side with a knife. Stay safe out there.
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    Smile - Landminan - 3 days ago Always put something between yourself and the ground, even if it's just a piece of cardboard. Especially on asphalt, it absorbs heat and it will feel like it's sucking the life out of you
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    Handwriting - viciousattacker8652 · 3 days ago 0 2 3 You didn't see shit
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    Product - RooniesStepMom - 3 days ago 2 2 confirm the license plate and make sure you are getting in your proper Uber/Lyft.
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    Font - Spartan0618 - 3 days ago Trust your gut. If anyone seems a little too friendly, get away ASAP. 13.3k Reply Share Report Save Follow thinklikeashark · 3 days ago Am a professional investigator/interviewer. The reason you feel uncomfortable in these situations is your lizard brain sensing the dissonance between the body language and the message. Always trust your gut!
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    Human body - Additional_Energy_25 · 3 days ago Always check the toilet paper roll before taking a dump.
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    Font - illini02 - 3 days ago S If you are on public transportation, and people are exhibiting anti social behavior (smoking, playing music on their speakers, etc) don't say anything. These people know what they are doing and are most likely looking for a fight. They also likely have very little to lose. Ignore it, and if it bothers you enough, get off or move at the next stop.
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    Smile - OosthuizenF - 3 days ago Beware of people who have nothing to lose, and people who have everything to lose.
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    Facial expression - SadResponsibility17 · 3 days ago 37 If you feel like it's a set up...it probably is. If someone is trying to rush you don't do it. Always have an escape plan. Never have a partner in crime they will snitch.
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    Font - KoalaDeluxe - 3 days ago A red traffic light is just a "traffic suggestion" to some реople. Always keep an eye out at intersections for idiots running a red light.
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    Human body - MudConnect · 3 days ago don't raise your voice with strangers and always be the last to speak. you don't know if these guys are wired properly or not
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    Hand - bubblegumtaxicab 3 days ago 2 Never yell back at a group of guys verbally harassing you. Just keep walking. Don't make a face, don't change your walking pace, keep going as they're not there.
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    Font - TheGiant1989 · 3 days ago If someone goes to hand you something don't take it by default. Peoples muscle reaction is to take something they are handed. I fell for that once in Hollywood, dude then tried to fleece me for money and would not take the item back. I dropped it on the ground and walked away. Live and learn

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