Wink often to let people know you’re not hungry, appear confident during your constitutional to convey a sense of community, and only fart with the wind never against it.
Always look both sides before crossing the road, if you wear headphones take one phone off before crossing too.
Crossing red lights is fine, but make sure you have time to safely get to the other side before a car comes, if your tired just play it safe and wait for the light to change.
When it’s raining try to stay away from poodles on the road, or drivers will just splash you with water.
Be aware of dog poo on the floor.
And bikes and electric scooters on the sidewalks, almost got ran over them several times, they are supposed to use the road.
I hate getting splashed with a poodle. Takes forever to get the blood and fur out of my hair
If someone asks you a question your answer is always “no.”
“Do you know the time?” “No”
“Do you want a free bottle of designer perfume?” “No”
“Can I ask you a question?” “No”
“Do you want to help starving children?” “No”
“My name is James, what’s your name?” “No”
There’s no upside to interacting with people on the street. Don’t be polite because they’ll use it against you.
After a few years of Living downtown in a not great city my automatic on the street response has become a short “Fuck off bud”
I’ve never been followed after saying it, Only after trying to not be a bitch.
Don’t look tough, look crazy. People don’t bother me in the street. It’s because I dress like a hobo and mutter / silently move my lips talking to myself while walking down the sidewalk. If they do manage to get me to make eye contact, it’s intense enough they wish they hadn’t. A wallet and groping my ass aren’t worth losing an eyeball or testicle to what looks like a tweaker.
If you did that in my town you’d be on the local crime watch group and be called a drug addict and have your local image tarnished
just saying all your thoughts outload is a fantastic way to keep people away from you, also acts as a sort of…humility check for yourself and as a socrates check for everyone else
Always look at both sides before you start crossing the road.
This applies to one way roads too.
Especially 1 way roads, if someone’s not paying enough attention to see a no entry sign they aren’t paying enough attention to see you
Even interstates?
No, the advice there is to not cross them at all unless on a different elevation.
Like shrooms?
Street smart
Walk with a purpose.
Keep eye contact to a minimum.
Use mirror, reflections and shadows to tell movement without looking directly at it.
Don’t use headphones, you need your senses.
Don’t listen to strangers.
Trust your gut.
If you want people to move out of your way when walking, look over their heads or behind them. That unconsciously signals other walkers to move.
In the United States, the most common street name is second Street. That’s because some municipalities have first Street and some municipalities have main Street.
That’s a fun fact, ty
Stray dogs:
If you pass somewhere and there are suddenly stray dogs in your way, just squat down and show your hands. Hands down, palms up. If they come to sniff and shit, keep your palms below their face. Basically let them come to you. When they trust you, you can pat the top of the head. But patting the top of the head before they know you can be dangerous, as you might use them to hit them, for example.Usually within seconds the whole pack comes to get some love :)
I’ve never been attacked by a dog this way. But if a dog would come at me, actually aggressive and not slow down, I hear you should use your feet to defend yourself.
Don’t just walk through their territory.
Interacting with unknown, much less untrained canines is a quick way to test the local health system.
FWIW, looking unfamiliar animals in the eyes is an even more sure way to imply to them that you’re a predator. 😵💫
If you do have to defend yourself, indiscriminate use of a grenade launcher sends a powerful message.
“To whom it may concern”
I always liked “To whom it will shortly concern”
Not unlike upcasting fireball 😜
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palms up???
Like thisI would say, the psychology behind is that we grip into our palms. So it’s harder to hide something behind your palms. You’re showing in every way you are not backstabbing them.
Seems dangerous is what im saying. I do palm down on only one hand. Also feet does not seem like a good idea. I would not want to reduce my balance and verticality nor make my groin more of a target.
The defense with the feet I got from someone who had to defend themselves multiple times. I don’t remember the details, but it’s about the easier way to keep distance from their mouth without it biting onto anything… idk. I’d say, check some youtube videos or other resources of people who talk from experience. :)
I think another important reason is to keep the face away. If you were to use your fists, you’d have to lean forward, bringing your face closer to their mouth. You’re also not allowing them to bite anywhere, like your legs. Of course, much like a knife fight, you don’t wanna be in this situation in the first place.
The palm thing, if you’re already doing a lot of other things right, it probably doesn’t matter much. But I find it signals more intent that you mean no harm. And by the time they come that close to you, I don’t see them attacking you, like ever. And if they were to show hostile behaviour beforehand, you have time to change your hand position and stand up.
If a dog is jumping up on you then you should put your knee up and they’ll stop. It’s a good way to train dogs not to jump up on people.
If you’re squatting down in this situation and raise your knee… Thafuq.
Stand up first
Or, don’t squat in front of strange dogs in the first place. Solved.
If someone is about to get in your path just look at where you’re trying to walk instead of looking at them. They’ll move instinctively.
Never go to a secondary location.
ELI5 please…
It’s from the “street smarts” John Mulaney comedy bit, but in all seriousness—
If an attacker insists on transporting you away from where the initial attack occurred, you are going to die. Fight back like your life depends on it, because it does.
Jaywalking is a-okay.
Depending on where you are and what you look like, don’t do it in front of cops, though.
Very true.
At least not with your dick out.
Negative. I was visiting Burbank CA from NYC. About 8 am on a nearly empty street. Going to get coffee I got a jaywalking ticket. I was shocked .
As long as no kids are around to watch you so they dont think they can just run out in the street whenever
Don’t get into fights of any kind. Nobody comes out the winner, just losers.
Honor, Street Cred, Respect, whatever. None of that is worth injuries and the bills from the hospital or getting involved with the police over.
If you’re out walking late at night, having bigger dogs help. Ain’t nobody gonna come up to me looking for trouble if they see me walking a couple big pit mixes.
If someone asks you where you’re from say “nowhere”
I normally say I’m from Pain-Town and offer to give them a tour if they keep being nosey
“Don’t worry about it.”
This actually works for a lot of questions.
“Don’t worry about it.”
That is a very different response to that question and one that could very well escalate the situation.
The correct answer is: “nowhere”
“brass city” as you spit near their shoes is good too!
