As a woman, walking around in public causes you to automatically assess your surroundings and to judge people passing you as a potential threat, especially when you're all alone. In a split second as you pass a person, their general vibe tells you whether or not to keep your eye on them or let your guard down, but what are some of the green flags that let females know that they're probably safe with a guy?
One British man created a hilarious skit previewing how he makes himself into the most benign passerby on the walking path, making frank statements about himself that are automatically reassuring to the safety of passing women. We don't know why, but literally every single thing he says is so anti-alpha male that we're defaulted to trust that this man aligns with female values in a way that makes him not scary in any way. Not that women should be afraid of dudes, but there's something trustworthy about a beta male who loves Taylor Swift and gets pedicures. He just gets it– there's no stranger danger here.
Keep scrolling to check out his other beta male tips on being a non-threatening male presence in public. After, check out another beta male who dupes the flirty contractor trying to hit on his wife, earning a free gift for himself in the process.