Oh wow E, that is scary. Thank goodness you have such a sharp mind!Originally Posted by sashacat421
Let me share that while we were in Utah last week, I was alone outside a country cafe with Sandy our puppy. A man approached me and said "oh what a cute pup! My little girl wants a puppy and could I take you to show it to her?" --MY INTUITION KICKS IN RIGHT NOW-- I said, not smiling, "oh really? How nice. Why don't you bring her here to me? This way she can see her in the sunshine and my man will be back any moment to answer your questions," and stared him down with one icy-cold stare. He left and did not come back.
Susie, thank you so much for sharing that info! That crying baby scheme gave me chills!
Another couple of tips: When you're walking somewhere alone and you feel uneasy, walk with your keys sticking out between your fingers so that you can use them to rake across someone's face (I know it sounds graphic, but it does work) if they attempt to attack you.
Also, it is commonly thought that if you are on your cell phone, you are less likely to be attacked. Not so. Interviews with rapists have found that they looked for people who were on their cell phones or doing other distracting things b/c those victims were rarely aware of what was going on around them.
Finally, beware of walking with your hair in a ponytail. That makes you easier to grab.