> > Hey, life in the big city *is* dramatic! > > And, on the flip side, if you're walking around at night and there's > someone walking in front of you, it can be considerate to cross to the > other side of the street rather than overtake them from behind. After > I got mugged, I flinched every time I heard running feet coming up > behind me.
I also do this: cross to the other side of the street if I'm not certain who is in front or behind me. Don't make it easy for the would-be perp. The one and a half times that I have been mugged, they were either kids, drunk or inexperienced. The one time I turned around to the two who were following me and shouted "Keep your distance." The persons took offence at this. In the meantime I scampered to the next corner where someone was walking their dog. The two did not follow but returned to their haunt. It might be a good thing for the community, perhaps in concert with the UCD, give one of those street sense seminars where they go over these various techniques? Joe C. ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
