I was in a the projects in NYC taking a bus to get home when I was in middle school. A guy came up to me and said “can I call someone on your phone real quick”. After I handed it to him, he laughed and said “never give anyone your phone when they ask” and gave it back to me.
You lucked out. I was 13 and hit with the same question in a project in NY but immediately refused and tried to get into a building. I was jumped by around 10 people as soon as my legs moved. Still came out with the phone tho lol. Learned to keep a blade on me after that.
Lol one time when I asked a lady walking by if she could let me call someone cuz I’m waiting for a ride and my phone died She gave me her iPhone; I made the call, but before I handed it back I thought it would be funny to say “you’re on a walk this evening? When’s the last time u went for a run?” She said “oh it’s been a while haha” I said “ohhh, do U run fast?” She said “no” Then I said “okay good; I am going to take off running with your phone now, okay?” Lol she got so fuckin shocked and scared that I felt bad for joking with her, I said “oh no I’m just joking! Haha! I’m so sorry! Here! I was just joking about that! Thank u for letting me call my friend!” But she was too scared, she was like “uh, okay, ugh okay…. My husband is walking over here to meet me up” and I was laughing, I had already gave her her phone back and I was just like “it’s okay im not going to take your phone, u don’t have to say your husband is near by, im sorry that was just a joke! Thank u again, I really appreciate u, I apologize for making a bad joke” Lmao
I always ask Uber/Lyft drivers if they are the wrong name. For example, I'll ask, "Hey, are you John?" even though his name is Ryan or something. If they say yes, run away, and if they deny it and correct you, you're probably safe.
also, some people think if the driver is female it is safer. however, human traffickers know this and often use female drivers to convince targets that it's safe.
As a woman solo visiting NYC, I adopted the "look angry and like you know where you're going" thing before even knowing it. Realized it was the only way to get people to stop bothering me and had a pretty good time after that lol
Been doing it pretty much my whole life and never knew it. Wasn't until I was walking with a friend who grew up in a better area that I realised how uncomfortable I felt every time he looked around, changed pace, or maintained eye contact with strangers. When I asked him what the hell he was doing and he responded "what?" I had no idea how to tell him he was fucking up.
I live in nyc and I naturally walk very fast and naturally make kind of a mean face so hooligans don't bother me, mostly because I manage to never encounter hooligans but also because they can't catch up to me because I'm the fastest walker ever. Except on the train which is filled with crackheads. Though I've been to many european countries before as an obvious tourist and I've never been pickpocketed and neither has my mother so I think if you actually pay attention to your surroundings and avoid walking down streets that look sus, you will be fine. The chances of you getting pickpocketed while paying attention to your surroundings is zero and the chance of you getting mugged on a street with a lot of witnesses is exceedingly low. You don't really need to "scare off" anyone unless you really can't run.
@@sebaschan-uwu I used to live in NYC. I always walk with my hands in my pockets and I never talk unless I have to. I'm not aggressive looking but I do got a mean temper when pushed. I'm only aggressive against people who test me especially wannabe gangsters. I also hate racial comments like oh look at your Asian eyes. I'm black and Spanish but my great grandma is from Japan so I got the eyes. The crackheads depend on the areas you in. Usually I talk to the crackheads and hear their stories. I usually visit these crackheads daily until something happens to them. But yea NYC is my favorite place to be when I feel like walking around.
Im a man but I do this too. My gf always tells me I always walk like i know where I’m going even when I’m completely lost. She’ll be like hey where are we going and I’m like idk. 😂😂
My favorite lesson from my uncle, he was born and raised in a rough neigbourhood and now a community leader there, was "It's better to be unkind and safe than to be nice and dead." and it stuck to me my whole life
Small story from my mom. When she was younger (around 16-18) she went to a lot of concerts alone. Her parents always gave her a bit of money to pay for a taxi ride back. One day she had ended up spending the money on alcohol so she decided to hitchhike back. There was a car that stopped for her that had like 3 other guys in it. She went with them and told them where she was going. They drove off and after a while she realised that they were going in the wrong direction and said “uh sorry I don’t think this is the right way”. They just said “we know.” She got pretty scared. But after a while of driving around they took her to her house but told her to never just go in a car with strangers again because there are other people who will actually mean harm.
I had this happen to me hitchhiking at 15 from the city back to my town on the highway. I could tell these three men in their 30’s/40’s, supposedly fathers, where thinking whether they could get away with something. They were laughing and joking about it subtly. They were drinking come to find out. Never trust a man just because he says he has a daughter your age. Luckily after scaring the shit out of me, the dropped me off somewhere close to my house.
I've been a security guard for 5 years and spent college as an RA. I'm also scrawny and female and lived in some seriously sketchy neighborhoods bc the aforementioned jobs don't pay that well. Some tips I've picked up. * Pepper spray is superior to stun guns. Stun guns require proximity and only hurt while in contact. Pepper spray will incapacitate for like 40 minutes. * Adding to that, pepper spray is cheap. Get one for every bag and make sure to take it out if you're walking alone. You dont want to be fishing through your purse in an emergency. * Nothing is your wallet is worth your life. If he wants your money, give it to him. If he wants you? Fight like a rabid bobcat. The crazier the better. Fight dirty and go for the eyes. * Its 2022, everyone has gps, if you're alone and someone pulls up asking for directions, ignore them. * Wear earbuds but dont play music. You can still hear whats going on and discourage conversation. * BUDDY SYSTEM. Idc how many times you've walked home alone at 3am--you're leaving your safety up to luck when the monster only has to be lucky once. * It's NEVER silly or a waste of money to do what makes you feel safe. If you feel unsafe walking at night, walk into a business/restaurant/bank etc and call for a friend or a ride. * If you're being followed, find a person and pretend you know them. If you explain, anyone with a half a soul will help you. * If you're trying to gauge whether a neighborhood is safe, check for parents with kids and little old ladies. If either are walking around with groceries and junk, its prob safe. * Avoid eye contact, cross the street well in advance to avoid the guy shouting about aliens. * When catcalled, just pretend you didn't hear them (headphones without music playing can help). Any response, whether positive or negative will be taken as an invitation.
adding on to the pepper spray you can make your own, with some oil, vinegar, & some peppers in a tiny spray bottle, why did i say this? because in some places pepper spray is illegal but nobody know whts in a spray bottle
@@boydixonentertainmentI'm not a huge fan but I believe there is a universe shown in flashpoint where bruce died instead, his wife lost her sanity from the loss and became joker of that universe and he became batman
@marvin2678 if someone thinks being big prevents them from being tested, they've never been anywhere. If anything, people are going to test you for bragging rights or to check your ego.
As a physical therapist, boxing enthusiasts and street ninja, my best advice is. Practice sprinting. Idc how tough you are. You will have to run away one day to save your or you child’s life. Whether that’s to get away from the scene or get to the scene you need to practice to run. Hera the thing I see happen. Ppl think bc they used to run as a kid or in their teens that they can just pick up and run. I challenge you tody to go outside and sprint roughly the size of a football field. Then I want you to notice these things.1) how long did you take/how fast were you 2) did it feel like it used to or did it feel more awkward now 3) did you feel held back for some reason, as though even if you wanted to spring 💯 you couldn’t. Bc here’s the truth if you haven’t ran regularly, you have slowly began to lose your coordination and your strength to sprint. So even if you want to, when time come and your adrenaline is spiked, you may not be able to do so. Hence why you see ppl fall over in times of danger as if they were ina horror movie. They physically no longer have the ability to run. So I implore you to get that back. It will help you more than any fighting system.
Sprinting is crucial when running from something like a shooting for example. I recommend doing sprints on a track. When I did a 200m sprint, it took me about 44 seconds. To put that into perspective, I nearly went as fast as a bicycle due to running 4 miles a day.
My parents almost got scammed out of one of their properties. It was one of those "sell your property to us so you won't have to deal with finding a buyer" guys. My mom is too trusting and my dad tends to lose his patience and make rash decisions so they asked me to meet with him too. He kept nodding his head every time he wanted us to agree (gesture mirroring is proven to affect your thinking) and switching between fast talking and being sickly sweet. I kept asking about why certain numbers just weren't adding up and he got super frustrated and started berating my ability to do what was basic math, even though there were multiple sections in the contract where thousands of dollars just weren't there. I told him we'd come back the next day and I immediately googled him. Found out over a dozen people in the area had lawsuits against him. I even contacted a lawyer representing several of them and while he couldn't tell us any details he could confirm that there were a number of pending cases. So I told the scammer no and he was definitely not pleased. I'm also annoyed that I had to go through all that just to prove to my parents that it was a scam because they wouldn't believe me initially.
Thousands of gullible people like that…not sure how we’ve survived this far with so many!! Or how they’ve survived. But that’s how it is, I don’t know if it’s trust or if people just want to take the easiest route out of laziness.
Good work on recognising the sales tactic. So many people are oblivious to marketing. Fucks me up after doorknocking for a few months I see it everywhere and it’s so manipulative.
What that guy was doing is a legit way of buying and selling real estate but he was doing it probably in a very unethical way. In my opinion he probably really did just want to rip you off if he couldn’t explain why the numbers weren’t adding up or was just bad at the job. I’m sorry your family had to go through that.
Street Tip: if an oncoming car flashes their lights at you, either your lights aren't on (at almost night) or there is a cop up the road waiting to stop someone that they're warning you about, has saved me a few times.
If you drive behind a biker and see another biker coming down the road, look at the signs they give each other. Bikers, for some unspoken reason, warn each other when there's police up the road, while car-drivers don't.
I ALWAYS walk with my head down watching the ground around me. I'm disabled and what a number of people have thought was an easy target. But my walking stick has had the bottom drilled out and there's half a pound of beaten lead in there and there's at least 8 people who now know not to judge a book by it's cover. If you're 45, hate everyone and need a way to find people who actually deserve to be the target of four decades of frustration and anger, looking weak is a great way to find them. never met a thug with a kneecap made of anything harder than my club. I mean walking stick. Some people just need their legs broken, it's not my fault they were raised wrong.
One of the best pieces of advice i can share is literally "not staring". If you look too curious about what people around u look like/are doing, you are basically putting a target on your back. Mind your business and walk like you are on your mission, but always stay alert.
3:58 nah this happened to me and my dad, he drove me home and then said he has to go somewhere and that hell be back in half an hour. I knew where he was going and what he was going to do but never told him that i knew. He is an army vet and has severe ptsd that makes him really aggressive sometimes. I can only imagine what he did to those thugs.
Watching this jogged my memory of one of these 'lessons' I got. I was hanging out with some people I didn't know well doing drugs and whatnot but they seemed cool and friendly, and we had been hanging about for awhile by this point, and the energy was really chill. Out of the blue one of them asked me something about my Driver's License/ID, I think they wanted to see something on it, so I handed it over, curious, and they said 'yeah, never just give someone something like that just because they ask'. I was sort of confused at the time, but the lesson stuck with me. I used to be WAY too trusting, and i'm glad I kicked the habit.
As a former soldier and worldly wise person, I can attest that the majority of these suggestions are legit. Especially the ones that say walk with confidence even if you're Mr Magoo blind and Dudley do right lost. There's one thing that every criminal element will respect and that's confidence and a solid set of brass gonads. Apart from that, they respect respect. In other words, don't be so filled with pride and vain confidence that you come across as an arrogant ass. Because then they'll take it as a challenge. Remember the old adage, pride goeth before the fall. Also, when it comes to travel, recon is your best friend. Learn the the area where you're traveling. One good tip I found, is finding out if there's a 1% MC in that area. Every club that I've ever come across or dealt with, all have the same code, respect begets respect. If you are ballsy enough to carry a weapon, for the Love of All that is holy, learn how to use it. And understand this simple truth, street fights are fights to the death. If you happen to find yourself in the position where there is no escape anything and everything that is not nailed down should instantly become a weapon or projectile. Go completely feral at that point. Go for the eyes go for the throat go for any soft spot you can get your hands or teeth into. With every hit that your opponent lands, laugh as if you were the joker possessed by Lucifer himself. I guarantee you, you will do more damage with that laugh than anything else. However, it would behoove you to avoid a fight altogether and never ignore your gut. Stay safe out there kids
Great advice. One thing I’d add is: second location. NEVER let anyone take you to a second location. Even a fight to the death is preferable, because whatever they were going to do to you at the second location would be worse.
That recon bit is true. My sister had a conference in downtown D.C. and invited me and our mom to attend. She decided to get us an AirBnB in a nearby neighborhood "within walking distance" instead of a hotel. She doesn't know much about the city other than it is the nation's capital and to be fair, I didn't know too much about the city either. But I did know enough that not all of D.C. is safe. So, when I saw where the AirBnB was located on the map in the link she sent us, I had a hunch that she really didn't see the location herself and just assumed it was in a condo or a townhouse based on the pictures. Long story short: It was in the projects. Thankfully, nothing happened despite all sorts of shadyness everywhere. At least the AirBnB was true to the pictures but that still raised some questions - we kept our voices down and assumed there was a hidden camera somewhere while staying there.
I find kinda funny and sad how all of this is just and essential knowledge to live in some parts of the world and it's "street smart" in others. In São Paulo, Brazil the blunt face and confident walk is the bare minimum. The street smart stuff is to have a peripheral vision and be aware of the shadows to not be surprised (I actually turned around to catch some guy closing by at night because of this habit). Be aware of sounds. Don't do the open chests intimidation stuff, but straighten your arm, pleading for calm (and getting in fight stance while measuring the distance). Looking at the eye of people who crosses your path looking at you (may be intimidating as hell, but it shows that you're aware and ready, saved me a lot of times from getting robbed) but not as if you want to fight, so look serious, not angry. Using cable phones to not get your cellphone easyly pickpocked (bonus: everyone has a phone and many people stores it on front pockets, so that a known fact, but by using a phone you can choose to ignore stuff more easily and disencourage many robbers). DO NOT LOOK LIKE A VICTIM. Be big, be expansive, chest open, confident. Do a martial art if you can also. It helps to keep you cool under pressure. Use all these tips together to know who you choose to ignore. Many times people come at me asking for something. "Hey. Give me that hoodie". "Give me some money" and stuff like that. Specially when I go out in my fine fits. It's a test to see if I'm dumb, basically. But being bigger and looking serious and confident I can choose to ignore this stuff and be aware of their movements. If comes down to fight or flight, I flight. I'm better conditioned to do it. Probably. If I'm not and need to fight, then fight it is. BJJ and Muay Thai at my service. Never needed it and hope to never do, but if there's a one on one fight, my money is on me. And bonus one: don't use itens that crooks in your area envy. Here they're really into Oakley Juliets, Lacoste Polos and Mizuno Waves. Why the hell would I use that if I'm not one of them? There is plenty alternatives. It may be put you into a playboy category, but add being fit, serious, coordinated, confident and all of the rest and you're just not that interesting for the much problem potential you has to them.
And I'm not "street wise" by any means. Being street wise here would be know where are the drug selling spots, the cops and factions of the area and mainly who is in charge. Being really streetwise here is to throw a "You're [gang name]? do you know [mob/militia chief of the area name]? Does he knows you're doing this here?"
Not a soldier or fully worldly but I have had enough sketchy former acquaintances and associates that most of these are legit. Again, confidence or craziness is something criminals respect or don't want to hassle with. As I said in my comment, acting crazy and loud in a dark area of town or park will make the criminal see you as not worth the effort. They want easy marks and victims and if you act like someone unhinged that is a wrench in their plan.
20:44 I always do this. Double check the road on both sides on an intersection because some people try to beat the red light. Even if you are the best driver in the world, remember you can't control how other people drive.
My dad says 'look for people not doing what everybody else is doing'. About five minutes after he told me this the first time, we saw a guy walking the wrong way down a Memorial day parade route with a very dazed look on his face and a conspicuous boxy shape under his hoodie. Looked like a fucking rifle under his hoodie. Nothing came of it but it was freaky as fuck
Don't know if streets smart or common sense, but I must tell any foreigner that plans to travel to my country, Brazil: even though we're mixed af here, we can tell a foreigner from a brazilian in a second, and it will make you a bigger target for conmen and thieves. To be safer, avoid showing wealth (watches, golden/silver chains or necklaces, cellphones and other technologies like Apple products, big purses and wallets) and also avoid tourist-y stuff like t-shirts or "local" accessories (most of them aren't even local or traditional). Also, this should be very obvious but NEVER go to a favela unattended. Try to find a local guide even if the favela is said to have been pacified.
@@Am_Cookie2436 To be honest, you guys are literally "build different". It's easy to tell, for example, a white person from another country apart from the white people from Brazil because the tourists will be redder, and sweating waaay more than the local people 😅 Plus, if they are from certain countries they may be taller/shorter than the locals and also the way they dress may give it away. It's not a bad thing, but we can tell that the person is not from the place. So our first guest is that the person is from another part of the country. But then they will speak and it hits = foreigner.
Advice from a Security Guard if someone's got a knife and you can't run from a fight try to stay at least 6m from the attacker it gives you time to actually react reliably if they come at you. Another piece of advice is when dealing with any piece of confrontation try to stay at least 1.5 meters from someone. If they can't punch they'll kick and as long as you're far enough away to avoid that kick you've got reaction time while their off balance because of their failed kick/punch. Third of advice don't go assuming stereotypes are true about people looking dodgy. Understand that it's entirely possible and in most cases probable that it's true but if you treat everyone like a piece of shit they'll treat you like one too. Just thought of another if you think your being followed on foot walk inside a shop/bar whatever and see if they follow you in or hang around outside. Addendum to No. 3 One thing to really take note of is that normal people can be just as shitty if not more so when alcohol/drug are involved. Most homeless people don't want to be noticed when they're drunk. Other people when they're drunk and out on the town can easily become the most colossal arseholes cos all their inhibitions are gone and they don't care what they do.
Something I learned about my sport, its better to see someone swinging/aproaching with a knife, or any kind of thing that can be used as a weapon. Gives ur more time to react. Its the tricky silent close encounters in the dark/clubs that are dangerous because you don't see it coming
1) If somebody wants to fight you *with a knife,* avoid that as much as possible. 2) If you have to fight somebody, fight them on your terms: at distance and with superior firepower
@@Sue_Me_Too sometimes you can't due him being influenced by drugs/booze. But you can disarm him, or take him out in the weak spots. Groin/knees/face, etc. I'm sure you can't so much anymore if ur knee is dislocated or get hit in the neck/face/eyes.
The turn on all lights in the car is a common one here. My parents do it all the time when there are police blocks. Also I got a tip for people who are out late at night. If you feel like the company you're with is unsavoury, pull out your phone and make (or pretend to make) a call to your parents or siblings or a friend. It doesn't have to be anything specific, but make sure you 'tell' them where you are and what time you expect to be back. Do this a bit loudly so a few people around you hear and and they'll know better than to try anything funny.
My mom used to work as a school nurse. One day she was working in a not-so-great neighborhood and my dad parked outside the building to pick her up. He had forgotten to lock the doors though, and a h**ker forced herself into the car. Luckily my dad was in the Air Force and trained in Tae Kwon Do, so he was able to shove her out. I can't imagine how hard it must have been to fight her off in such an awkward position from the driver's seat. ALWAYS lock your car, even if you're still in it.
My best street advice is this: prioritize your gut instincts over your potential reputation. Better to apologize for being anxious rather than wind up with bitterness towards the world because of your losses.
My tips: - If some local beggers (especially in big cities) come and ask you for money or if you want to buy weed or sm, drunks, crackheads, even people that usually steal, if they're friendly with you, be friendly back. Make it clear that you are different but can still vibe. They will probably even start telling you about the crimes they do n stuff. Become bros, while not letting them know much about you and never actually trust them. But that casual friendship might actually help you lots when you're in that area and someone else tries to hurt you. Because you may not even give much to those people but they're usually very lonely and you just talking to them like an actual person and listening with no prejudice means a lot to them. - If you're a smoker, keep in mind that when we see someone smoking outside, even if alone, they look like they belong, they know where they are. People will unconsciously leave you alone, unless they want a cigarette as well lmao. Anyway use that to your advantage.
my documentary filmmaker teacher (F) who regularly goes into sketchy places taught us that cigs are really great to "close the distance" with anyone in these places. Doubly so if you're carrying more expensive brands that blue collars dont regularly smoke. That tip worked well when years later in a jungle somewhere, local villagers blockaded our convoy as part of a dispute between them and the local energy company. Offering someone a cig, despite them not being a smoker, does melt some of the hostility away.
Befriending people downtown has definitely helped me, and despite being a non-smoker I seem to have incredible luck finding perfectly intact undamaged cigarettes or whole packs during my walks. I usually save them to give away or leave at one memorial I frequent. I've considered just keeping a lighter and pack on me every time I go out, to share with whoever comes up to me and asks.
@@panicclinic That's usually what I've been doing the past 2 years. Usually have someone either asking me for a cig or light. Makes my day to see their face light up when you offer a flame, like damn, try to reach your goals shortty, I believe in you still
As a private owner, avoid selling a used car for monthly payments, especially to family or friends. Too often, if the buyer is short on cash on a month, your going to be the lowest priority bill, especially if it is a family or friend. If the car breaks down on them don't be surprised if the payments stop. Taking a buyer to court may be the only recourse and if it is family or friend you will be accused of being greedy and valuing money over family or friendship. You will end up not only not getting the full amount of what you asked for in the beginning, but you will also be seen as the bad guy, all because you decided to be kind enough to trust them when they needed a vehicle but didn't have the cash for it.
And never selling a stuff that you know it too old or gonna broke to your friend or family even you telling them, sometimes they think that you scam them and make you feel guilt Always selling to someone y dont know
To piggyback on your statement, I think it’s wise to avoid doing any kind of business with friends or relatives. The chances of things going bad are good & then there’s bad blood. There are enough strangers to conduct business with. Let your friends remain your friends.
To add to that and speaking from personal experience. If you are mechanically inclined don't work on their cars. Cuz if something else breaks they will blame you for it. Or expect you to fix it for free everytime. When you dont your the bad person or the someome who doesnt know anything about fixing cars. Lol... Changed windshield wipers before on a family memebers car and 2 days later the trans went out. They wanted me to pay for the trans since i was the last person to mess with the car..
@@dnegel9546 you changed the wipers and they blamed you for the trans? I don’t think it would be that much of a loss cutting that person off even though they are family. I seriously can’t deal with stupid people
While i understand the feeling, and for anyone else reading that might indeed think that way now, it's not about thinking traveling is dangrous, it's about being *aware* , *aware* of your surroundings, *aware* of the people arround you . Heck, one has to be aware in the day to day life too. You don't have to be paranoid, just *aware* . And some people are not.
If you think that's bad, just remember you can die at any moment during any day, from literally anything. Just live your life man, or you're going to regret it later in your life. Live the moment.
"Know where the exits are" is something I've always done, and was a clear sign of mental health going down the drain when I started actively thinking "if there's a shooter and I sit there I definitely won't survive" and then that's where i decide to sit.
I usually always know where the exits are, but one time when I slept on a hotel I actually lost track of where the exits are despite trying because the inner layout was too confusing and monotone, and too many directions with an exit sign makes it really confusing to know what to choose. I went to complain about it to the staff, as politely as I could, and told them that could actually be directly dangerous if a fire broke out
I love how it’s all “DON’T GET KILLED! DON’T GET ROBBED! LISTEN TO YOUR INSTINCTS,” And then that one person is like, “Make sure you got toilet paper when you go to take a sh**”
this is sooo true i've lived in east new york (pretty rough neighborhood in nyc) for 20 years & during these 20 years i've kept my mouth shut, minded my business, kept to myself didnt say more than what was needed & i didnt speak when i didnt have too, i learned all of that from seeing ppl get beat-up, robbed, stabbed, etc oh & dont travel in shady neighborhoods after sundown nothing good happens after dark in these communities
Ik what you're talking about. I went to school in Thomas Jefferson on Pennsylvania Ave. No joke there and Cypress hills projects is no joke. Unfortunately the school nearby "Maxwell" is even worse.
how.many times did you call the cops when you saw those kinds of.things? minding ones business is self preservation but keep in mind that if theyre willing to do violence to someone else they'll be willing to do violence you as well.
To be honest late night is pretty safe time, 0:00-5:00. From my experience the worst things happen usually just after sunsets to midnight. The danger of being potentially attacked increases if you aren't high person, men, you look lost and walk alone in pretty expensive clothes.
@@nWo_remiix I been almost robbed a few times and encountered sh!t. I guess since I was by myself near Maxwell high school. Our schools had beef keep in mind I had to take the c train to Broadway junction. I hate Thomas Jefferson h.s. lol.
@@andiward7068 not only that but if you notice someone checking out a woman. Try to make believe you find her hot too. And kind of nod at him like you know what he's thinking. It's kind of a bonding thing. Ik it sounds weird.but it works for me and I make the other guy laugh.
Any sort of greeting goes a long way, whether it's "good morning" or just a brief nod. For a few moments you're a real person to those around you, not just another NPC.
just to clarify things being a street smart doesn’t mean your literally good at streets and corners, it means you are strategic in every aspect in life.
The gut instinct advice is spot on. I lived on the streets a long time and even before that I lived in dangerous areas enough to just know if you think someone is watching you or if you meet someone's gaze for even a second and the alarm bells go off get the fuck out of there fast. One of the first times I was walking home from a late shift and there were two guys on my usual route that I saw from half a block up that immediately put me on edge. Pulled out my not working phone and pretended to be on a call as we passed. Kept my composure until I got to a corner and looked behind me. Dudes had stopped where I'd initially first seen them from and they were looking my way. Saw them start to walk back across the street my way just as I got around the corner and I wasted absolutely no time using that 30 seconds of blindspot to take off two blocks down and into an alley where I knew a truck was parked that had overgrown grass and junk around it. Got underneath it and sure enough they came down the alley from opposite sides and had lost track of me. And keep your mouth shut and look comfortable even if you aren't. Wear headphones to pretend your listening to music to give plausible deniability to not hearing someone talking to you but never actually cut off your hearing. I also use my black phone screen as a mirror sometimes to check behind me. Your safety is never guaranteed but it's not worth tuning out your surroundings at all if you're alone or not with someone you know you can trust. Your vibes can wait until you know you're safe. Keep your hands free and visible at all times if you can. It lets you react quickly and is less likely to cause others to react prematurely if you aren't presenting a possible threat.
Glad I'm not the only person aware of the black phone mirror trick. You're streets smart bro. Good shit. In the hood tho, there's a lot of things to make your spidey senses go off
My "gut feeling" is correct way too often. When I am sleeping when it's I get the feeling there's something outside right of my vision. I am iffy on ghoats, but if my gut instance is telling something. I will listen. I have a theory a mental illness is your gut telling you. There's something wrong in your gut. You might disagree.
My mom has been calling herself "street smart" for years as if it's superior to all other types of intelligence. And so one day I asked her to explain what that means and with examples and she didn't answer for a good minute until she just dodged the question entirely by getting mad at me.
That means she ain't street smart and ain't ever had an interaction in the street where she needed to be smart. Street smart means knowing how to handle urself when confronted by potentially dangerous ppl with ulterior motives. Street smart is knowing how to deal with ppl who will try to take advantage of u or worse. If u ain't been in them situations u can't possibly be street smart. If ur middle class and upwards u probably ain't very street smart unless u have lived in a rough area. Knowing exactly how to stay safe in environments where ur safety could be at risk and being able to make dangerous ppl feel scared to confront u especially when u urself ain't dangerous is the most valuable form of intelligence. U never kno when ur gunna need it, and if u ain't ever needed it u probably ain't got it. Everyone thinks they're street smart until the streets want to test that. Being street smart means being able to outsmart the streets. If u can't explain it that simply then u don't understand it.
@@yourmum8434 true but just cause she cant articulate all that it dont mean she cant be street smart tho. Thats kinda the point, you dont need to be verbal or book smart though you can be both. There are alot of street smart ppl who'd answer what is street smart much more simply like "mindin your own" or "I jus pay it (mind)" etc which is much less articulate. Just because someone do something it dont mean they can explain it without probing questions. We'd need more info re mom to truly judge.
Bruh I'm from India and never had to think of any of this...... literally the whole population will collectively help you to find directions, except in rural areas and I mean the places that feel like graveyards at night time
@@ananyaakap I'm a south indian man who lived in Mumbai for 20 years, basically which is my whole life, but I doubt gender changes anything, I have alot of female friends, only 1 of my friends has ever been in a problem where she got her purse snatched, everyone else I know is pretty safe, unlike what the media will have you believe, India is quite safe
Indian here. Yes, i agree ... So much for being called "backward" or "third world" country. And usa calls itself the greatest country ever .. while the people there aren't even safe... such a joke.
That tip about hands is crucial. People’s hands and their face tell their intent before they do it, as well as their body orientation, body language, and footing. Trust your gut. Another tip is whenever you sit down somewhere, pick a seat with a wall at your back or at least somewhere where you can see the entrance to the restaurant etc, that way you can always see who walks in and out without having to twist around and be behind the curve if a commotion occurs. And if one does, always know where the exits are (there’s often a exit in the back of restaurants in the kitchen btw). Lastly, walk with confidence and at a consistent stride, keep your shoulders back and scan the area around you. Criminals look for victims who are weak and caught off guard, they often don’t want confrontation or trouble.
The whole thing about walking with a purpose and looking like you know what you’re doing also works in a work/office setting. I’m a naturally fast walker and after about a year one of my coworkers told me they never wanna ask me to do something because I always look like I have somewhere to be. When in reality I usually didn’t and that’s just how I walk.
To add to the "exercise your legs" bit, train your legs both together, and individually. Build up to exercises like the one legged squat and try to increase your PR in the barbell squat, but please be careful when doing this as ego lifing can cause (most likely) permanent injuries. Also incorporate Nordic hamstring curls and box jumps into your routine. They will help you to run way faster and jump significantly higher, in case of an emergency where you have to zoom out. Practice sprinting as well, at least 2 times a week. It'll really help you out. Also despite what many gym bros say, do cardio. Run. Endurance based cardio will seriously help you out because you'll be able to run for a long distance. And no, it doesn't kill muscle gains. Build up to the muscle up. It'll help you climb walls and let you escape in case you have to climb a wall. Also do rock climbing because this increases your grip strength like hell. You'll be able to climb out of a bad situation in case you need to. Sometimes, you can't run and will have to fight. For that, knuckle push ups, explosive push ups, one arm push ups, and cable punch outs will help increase your punching power. But to maximize your chances in getting out of a fight alive, I'd recommend taking martial art and/or self defense classes. Martial arts like Krav Maga, Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun, MMA, and Boxing can be particularly effective, but basically any martial art which you can learn, learn it.
⬆Stupid exercise selections by OP. They should be hack squats, trap bar deadlifts, and 100m sprints 3x/week. Box jumps, single-leg squats, and barbell squats are dangerous if you're a newbie with no trainer. You MUST spar REGULARLY to be effective in any martial art. Boxing and BJJ will go a long way. I'd avoid using high kicks because you're not Mirko Cro Cop or Anderson Silva.
@@Ou8y2k2 I don't know much about hack squats and trap bar deadlifts, so that's why I didn't include them. And yes, always do these exercises with a trainer and never do more than what you can. Thank you for your input
Keep a safe distance from people who randomly come up to you in the street. When walking on the curb, don't walk close to the cars - keep a distance! If walking in a residential area and there are potentially vicious dogs barking at you - keep enough distance to either get a good running start and look for lower walls of other houses that you can easily scale to get to safety. It probably sounds stupid, but you never know if the toddler got a hold of the remote and let's the dogs out or if the people on the inside are just tryna be cruel. If walking at night, walk under street lights and carry a concealed weapon - a half brick wrapped in newspapers or in a lunch bag (they won't know what tf knocked them over the head), keep a powerful flash light close by to shine in the face if someone approaches you from the front. Keep your phone on silent when out at night or a quiet street or shady area. And don't keep it in your pocket - panties, bra, side of sneaker if you're wearing long pants etc. Also, just keep fit 😂. Sometimes all you can do it just run and run fast! Last thing: as a woman, sometimes we're automatically easy targets. At night (if I *really* have to go out), I will wear all black, baggy clothes and pull the hood over my head to cover my long hair. Don't give away that you're a woman! Keep safe, guys!
Here's a BIGGGG one that is more or less obvious even if it's not always possible: don't travel alone. And no that doesn't mean attach yourself to the nearest person - that means go places with some actual friends if you can.
Not so sure about this always helping. Once got beaten up even tho there was 2 friends with me. If there's 5 people they don't give a damn about that you're not alone. Also you can't take your friends everywhere you go.
@@xtherealest that is fair. But I am glad you had two other people with you rather than just yourself. If it was just you taking a beating from 5 people, it's a lot easier for them to go overboard
I have one friend who has practically traveled all around the world alone and turned out fine. I would not discourage them from it, its their passion and they know what they're doing. But its probably the best for most people
As someone that lived on the other side of the law until his late 20's a few tips. Keep your personal information to yourself, friends, family, work, home, vehicles (if you can help it) the less the better. Don't park on an empty road or parking lot if you can at all help it, i would care less if you're under a street light if you're the only car around I'd just go get a hoodie and come back if i thought it was worth it. Never walk around alone with headphones in. If you're going to a new place dress like crap, no one will try and rob a hobo. If its safe to do so (lots of people around) strike up a conversation with the shady group hanging around during a cigarette break. If they ask you any questions make sure to lie about money or sad situations that brought you to that area. (This actually saved me when i was visiting family in Oregon once) shortly after the conversation i was stopped by a group while i was walking back and the guys i talked with drove by, stopped and said to leave me alone, i passed with no issues. Carry a burner wallet with nothing of value in it to give away if you get mugged. Be aware of quick change money schemes if you deal with the public. I used to do it often to get cigarettes and gas. Be very careful of the friends you make, and even more so of the ones you let into your life. Beyond that, most other things are already covered in the video or in the comment section.
*bonus tip* if youre a big guy in a sketchy area, cross the street to avoid a girl with earbuds in and looking angry, she will pepper spray the hell out of you. If she confronts you "HOW DARE YOU EXIST IN MY ZIP CODE etc etc etc" answer with a really flamboyant lisp. I had to do this once and it worked
For Uber you are supposed to tell them who you are. If they ask or get frustrated when you ask and say that's not how it works they are probably an Uber driver. Also, if they don't have their phone visible don't get in. You can always verify after you give your name by seeing your name in big block letters at the bottom of the app.
Every uber I’ve ever used asks “[My Name]?” before I even touch the car’s door handle to prove they’re my driver. Without me having to ask them. So no, if someone out of the blue goes “that’s not how it works I don’t have to say your name” even if I say “[Driver’s Name]?” first and they say yes it’s them (because of course they would even if they weren’t), I’d back away from the car and do the inconvenient loop around to check the license plate. If you’re an uber driver and get annoyed when you’re treated with suspicion, don’t act suspicious!
@@baydiac There may be a misunderstanding here. The rider is supposed to say there name not ask what the name is for the ride. Even if they are doing that, that doesn't make it the right way. If I say (your name) all someone else has to do is say, yes that me. That is why we aren't supposed to say the name but request it. I will say I don't always follow this rule because I will know if I need to or not. If I'm in the hood yeah, if I'm picking up from the bar in downtown SD you betcha I'm asking if so and so is their name because they will stop immediately because drunk people don't do well being dropped off at random locations.
I don't really understand the confusion about this. I was in the Marine Corps and this is basic operational security. If I am in the know, I don't give information, I receive it. That is how we are supposed to operate. Giving up intimation only allows others to passively deceive you. All they have to do then is say I can get off here and that's that.
I'm not really that street smart but my job has gotten me into the habit of keeping one ear open. I can wear headphones and I'm always listening to book or music or something and this habit roled over to one night when I was walking by a sketchy place in town and heard two guys walking behind me and I turned into a gas station and spent forever looking around until I saw them leave then bought a drink and left quickly. Probably looked like an easy target with headphones on but the one ear open thing might have saved me an unpleasant night.
Im on the habit to not use my phone in dangerous streets, go from major streets with lights 90% of the time and not wearing expensive clothing / watches at all. 😅
Some may actually not have the ability to fully blend in, like people with autism. I have autism myself, Im unsure to what degree I normally blend in or stand out. I have sound sensitivity and that's not something I can hide in many situations. For the most part I dont have the ability to act, like fake an emotion (but I can hide them) Im not currently feeling or make an impression.
My tip: Dont get a dudes shoes wet or messed up. Dudes will go batshit over their shoes bro. Some guy stole some of my sisters stuff in middle school and he hid in the boys restroom so my sis asked me to go get it from him. For some reason i took my water bottle and sprayed him from under the stall. I got his shoes wet or smth and he immediately popped out the stall and chased my ass like a hound. I ran away and he grabbed my shirt and ripped it. He wanted to fight but my older sis and some others calmed him down. Honestly when he was talking about fighting me it was very scary. I never was in a fight before and I hadnt had much fighting training before. I didnt know whether he was gonna throw a punch or what. I said something like "bro what are you talkin about" and "what are you mad about" because at the time I had no idea what he got so pissed about. I never expected something like that to happen that day. Respect a dudes shoes because they could cost a lot and a lot of brothers treat their shoes like one hell of a girlfriend. I take Muay Thai now and workout often. Not at the gym but my backyard gym. Still, Im a very timid and friendly guy but I look mean as hell tbh. My resting face looks angry asf but I really hate fighting people im unfamiliar with. I like fighting for fun but when there is ill feelings, I hate fighting. Its definitely important to know how to defend yourself though. Learn good defensive skills btw. And always remember the front push kick. Super good and fast defensive kick. Anyways dont ruin a ngas shoes bruh
That man lucky didn't live in my country where there's is a tradition in elementary school that you must kick your friend shoes if that shoes were new, and says its for bonding ritual between our shoes. Definitely not fun experience about your feet getting stomped by 10+ kid, that's why i develop a thing that makes me buy kinda meh but good quality shoes even im not in elementary school anymore, that thing is traumatizing and i need new shoes every 3-4year until that thing became small to my current feet
Watching this video just reminded me of something that happened like a month ago. I was waiting at a trolley stop for some time, and after a while a teen showed-up on the opposite side of the tracks to do the same. We whore the only two there the entire time. As I notice that it begins to rain a little, I get up from my seat and walk away to find cover. Not so long after, the girl finds me and asked me if there’s something wrong. I asked her in confusion what was she talking about, and said she though something bad was going on/happen, since I just left so abruptly.
I mean, being a Reddit dweller or a nerd or anything like that doesn’t mean you can’t have experience with the street life lmao. I grew up in a bad part in my country in South America, I went to a bad school and was surrounded by thugs, but as a kid I spent my days playing Pokemon at home lol. Still in that position you have to learn how to act to survive or you’ll get eaten up in the streets. Even though I wasn’t about the street life, I had friends that were, and you have to adapt or get bullied or taken advantage of. If you are smart enough (not saying genius level smart, just keep your ass from getting punked smart) you should start internalizing shit even if you aren’t a thug.
You underestimate the demographic of people that visit that site. Serial killers/murderers/bank robbers/ etc have run, commented, posted and modded subreddits you are probably subbed to.
Another important thing to remember is the difference between being confident and being cocky or arrogant. Confidence backed up by a good bit of caution & basic common sense can get you through a lot and save you from a lot. Being cocky &/or arrogant doesn't make you any friends and will more than likely get you seriously hurt, robbed, killed, ect. simply because your attitude happens to piss off the wrong people.
I moved from my home town (not the safest but it tends to be quiet) to the capital of my country for college, my older brother who had already moved too 2 years before i did and when i moved he gave me 3 advices since i would move on my own (buses and walks) 1: always have change in coins or small bills, if someone stops you for money (a lot of poor people sadly) give that to them, you can make someones day or avoid a mad person try smth on you for being disrespectful or smth 2: HAVE A WRIST WATCH! Its a commons scam here for people to ask what time is it for you to take out your phone so they can steal it. 3: Use jackets with zipped pockets, they are a bit harder to get in so ppl on the bus wont try it, they can't run away fast on it, with the zipper you have more time to realize you're being robbed or they might just not try. 4: (this is smth ive gotten on my own) treat people with respect, answer in a nice tone. Ive had homeless ppl come up to me asking for money (sadly i dont often have change i use cards mostly, sorry bro) and if you hear them out and then tell them you have nothing they might just be chill and be thankful still. Once a guy with some torn child books came up to me (me with headphones on) and when he started speaking i took them off and looked at him and he stopped and said "are you from the church?" And i said no, and he looked surprised and said "no one ever pays attention to me, thanks" and continued and tried to sell me the books, i gave him money and he told me to pick one and i said that he should keep then and try sell them to someone else so he can make more money. That really did change how i see people on the street. Not everyone will try to mug you, but still dont just be stupid and let yourself be stripped of your possessions.
@@b00biejingles 1. They took the headphones off first, then responded. (Or at least, it's unclear what exactly prompted them to respond.) 2. That wasn't the 4th point. Point #4 was just to be nice and respectful. The headphones bit was part of the following example.
17:50 Many years ago I had been driving late at night and a car had been following behind me ... So I proceeded to turn left, and they followed, i then turned left again and they were still behind me, at which point I started to think that was odd and tried to get a better view of the car in my mirror (I couldn't tell what kind of car , I could only see headlights)... so I turned left once more and then I looked back at the headlights following me... and that's when the flashing red and blue lights came on... 🤣🤣🤣 The officer asked if there was a reason why I had been trying to drive and hide from him.... Ummm, yeah... you were following me like some urban legend serial killer!
Ladies. Do not get so drunk you don’t know what you’re doing. Do not leave your friends. Do not leave with a random guy. If you must, take a picture of him and send it to someone. Anyone. Same as if you get in a car/taxi you’re not sure about. Take a picture and send it to someone. If the taxi/Uber/Lyft driver is making you feel uncomfortable, make a call to someone. Make a fake call if you have to just stay on the phone.
Wow, I didn’t think looking angry and serious in unsafe areas actually worked, I just did it because I thought I was likely to be robbed if I looked lost or distracted
When me and my friends were walking to an apartment to a party at 1am, these guys that were walking passed us dropped something. I instictively w/o thinking and all in one motion (didn't stop my stride) picked it up, handed it to the dude, didn't look at him, kept walking, like nothing happened. It was a baseball bat and there are no baseball fields around, my friends thought I was crazy
@seXi BOi We were freshman's in college and the party didn't stop until sunrise every weekend, good times lol. 2 of my friends got jumped in a random attack I wasn't there for, and one time the same yr, I didn't have any alcohol so I ended up going out alone to scavenge and found myself hanging out with a dude w/a brown bag who I eventually found out was 26, just got out of prison, was a former wrestler at the university, and wouldn't stfu about this "higher power." In hindsight this was really stupid, you wouldn't believe what happened in between (it's too random/crazy) but after a few hours the end the guy just started angrily yelling then sprinting towards this group of guys up the street where there were no streetlights. I had the bottle still in my hand and adrenaline took over and I just gtfo of there, I was afraid to look behind me, and at some point I tripped and the bottle shattered, there was probably no one there, but I didn't want to risk it and sprinted the rest of the way to my dorm.
Growing up in a working class neighbourhood of a large city in South America, I was once given some tips by my father's very shady friend on how to avoid being jumped or robbed on the streets AS A MALE. He basically talked about "walking big" (chin up, wide chest, waving arms, occupying space), acting unfazed (not distracted, but not extremely alert, as if nervous), responding to staring while they measure you with non aggressive displays of manhood (sounds ridiculous, but it works: scratch your balls. Get some nice spit and spit it on the floor. Believe me, those are ridiculous, but very effective ways of saying "I'm a confident male opponent, think well before approaching me"). But the best one was: if you see a guy looking around, studying the environment and coming towards you, break the element of surprise. That's his main advantage. Ask for the time, a light, a cigarette, a dollar, whatever makes YOU approach them first, instead. So I, 16 years old by the time (late 90s), was once returning alone around 5am from a night out and saw this guy ahead of me looking back, looking around and slowing down. His clothes and way of walking indicated he was a bit of a thug - you can tell, if you grew up near some of them. I lived there and some of my friends were like that, so I knew how they spoke and acted, but I was never that type. He was already close by when I suddenly moved right towards him and said "hey man, got a dollar? I need to catch the bus". He was so busy looking around to check if he could jump me uninterrupted that he was caught off guard. He was very surprised and almost stuttered, not knowing what to say back to me, while I spat on the sidewalk. Long story short, I got myself a dollar.
grew up around some rough areas. was the (girl) friend that always led the group or watched from behind because i am 1: tall as hell 2: visibly muscular 3: deep and booming voice 4: was taught by a NYC mom what to do in every scenario i can be deeply intimating when i want to be and so much so that i dont even realize it. i try to teach every one of my lady friends how they should present themselves at all times. always give off the energy that you don’t want to be effed with. when i have been approached i usually am pretty effective at making sure the person knows that they need to step off. i make sure strangers know i don’t want them to come near me. always exude confidence where ever you go. and don’t be afraid to buy that tazer baton off of amazon (edit due to my poor english)
I’m the least street smart person, I spent every midnight walking 14miles for the last 9 years I never once considered it unsafe until my dog passed away. There were a so many times when I almost got abducted but mostly stalked. But I’d carry a knife most times or most times forget to take my phone. I’m really stupid 💀
The ones who want to fight tend too not talk much. They will just straight up go in on it. The loud talkers tend to be the more inexperienced. If a dude is straight up like calm like "well here we go then" and not scared or mad. Go in with the understanding they know it is either you are about to go to the hospital or they are, and they have made peace with that.
I’m just gonna say this really quick… if your mechanic tells you something on your car needs fixed right now, you should probably take that seriously. Get a second opinion if you have doubts, but don’t blow that off as a sales pitch. I’m a mechanic and have made this urgent recommendation from a place of genuine concern for my customers safety and/or finances on several occasions.
Pro tip is just learn the essential components of a car, so if your mechanic says something like "your serpent belt is frayed off" you know to get that fixed asap
Recommendations are different. You can say the car is not street safe and they can refuse and have it towed elsewhere. The real issue is using pressure to get the thing done without some time to think about it
From experience: Another way of determining if someone is following you is to put on your right turn signal when you get close to an intersection, but don't make the turn - keep driving to the next intersection and do the same thing. Look at the car behind you in your rearview mirror. If they turned their signals on and off when you did, they're following you. It works every time.
People usually are against street smart people but with myself being street smart I can agree that this is extremely useful and true info for those not usually in situations like these. Try not to assume someone from the streets are bad because some of them witness things you'd never know about and go out of the way to inform you with tips that could possibly save your ass. That shows even people from the streets care about the privileged. Love, care, and knowledge are key my friends. Stay safe out there.
Mind your business. Don’t give anyone the time because if you pull out your phone or look away, you’ll get stabbed or get your phone taken. Maybe both. Simply put: stay out the hood if you don’t belong there. And even if you do, get out of there bro.
If you are shopping alone, especially if it's dark, always lock your car when you return your cart. Keeps someone from slipping into your backseat when your back is turned.
For the first one, that's debatable, where I grew up (chicago) you come around looking angry and nobody knows you you may end up getting shot because they're gonna assume you're looking for someone, if you're in a more urbanized area I guess the look angry thing would work there a lot better.
The cliche "Don't look like a tourist" is the best one I can give if you're visiting a place in a country that is not so safe or a place where you stand out and people know that you're a tourist (for example, you're a white guy traveling in Colombia). Leave the expensive clothes, accessories and technology which you wear and use in your home country at your hotel. I broke this rule and was robbed at knife point, and my friend also broke this rule, but instead of just being robbed he was drugged (w/ scopolamine), robbed and left exposed and unconscious in a remote and dangerous part of town.
Wish ik the 3:30 info sooner lol. Me and my friend (both 14 f at the time) were hanging out at a playground by her apartment at night, just goofing off with her lil brother there as well, and suddenly a group of guys started coming down the hill yelling at us. One had a gun and popped off a warning shot, and my friend yelled back and they started running at us. Long story short we booked it outta there dragging the lil brother behind us and then got police escorted home after hiding for a bit since they chased us. TLDR; 3 stupid kids at playground at night. Group of guys chased us cuz and we got police escort home
If you’re staying in a hotel/motel put something (preferably noisy and or heavy) in front of the door at night. It’s an early warning system if someone was to try and get in. Also, put a tiny piece of a tooth pick or paper or even a hair pin in any drawer or safe door when you go out. If it’s still there when you come back, nobody has been through your stuff.
I was in a motel recently (unfortunately there was nothing I could put in front of the door, scary stuff) it was in a bad part of town so I knew that I had to be extra careful. I don't ever leave my room when I'm in a motel unless I have to (i.e. to get food) what I did was hide my most important bag in the fridge and have my food trash set up and set the room up like I was doing something different, then I left a towel on the ground in front of the door, so that if someone did come into my room I would know (I'm small enough that I can squeeze through a small door gap but others would open it wider. Never spend more time out of the room then you have to, and keep a weapon next to you while you sleep. Keep the lights on too.
Beware of the quiet guy in a confrontation. If the loudmouth is giving you shit. That’s cool. As long as he’s verbally going off you’re not getting hit. It’s his quiet psycho buddy behind him that you gotta watch for. Watch the hands and body posture. Most people don’t know how to fight so will telegraph themselves massively.
If someone is incoherent or manic and talking absolute nonsense, don't try disagreeing with them or telling them that they're not making any sense. It'll just upset them and make it worse. Instead, smile and nod and agree with whatever they're saying until you can get out of the situation and away from them or get them help.
One summer, I was in my car with the window rolled down getting ready to drive off. I was about to take off when a man came leaned into my car window and ask me to help him with this "broke down" car across the parking lot to where I couldn't see . Something felt very off so I pretended not to understand. Then he said the same thing but in Spanish (which I can usually understand). I still pretended to not understand him but I replied to him in German, using the very little German I knew, and pretended I couldn't understand him. He got confused but continued talking in Spanish to me, but this time he was asking for money. There was a pause because I was still pretending not to understand. Then he stepped backed, and off my car, and he yelled at me shouting "I need Deutsch Marks!" I gave a fake laugh, said "Nein", and drove away.
If you ever find yourself in a bad situation like your being attacked/getting robbed ect never allow them to take you someplace else. If your going to be moved its probably going to end very badly so its time to fight for your life
If you’re in a crowd, the most powerful weapon in the world is your voice. You can yell at someone to stop doing something if there’s enough people around you. Even if nobody else jumps in to defend you, you’ll at least make the bad guy uncomfortable enough to walk out once he’s noticed that he’s the centre of attention
17:43 - to add onto this, if you've conformed that they are indeed following you then drive to the nearest police station, most people will be scared off if you do this. A better option is to just call the police while on the road and arrive to a police station you've alerted you're coming to. That way if you don't make it, the police know to look for you, and if you do make it, the police know to look out for the car following you. 19:12 - I've seen a couple of drug exchanges (from a safe distance) and this one person started pretending that his car was broken (with his hood up and everything) but refused all offers of help. Then this car drove up next to him and they exchanged a few words. Then the guy who drove up to him went to his trunk and grabbed a bag of "tools" and put it into the other guys trunk. After that the guy went up to the hood and they presumably exchanged the money and just like that, the car was "fixed" and they drove off their separate ways. The funniest thing about this is that the cops were on the other side of the parking lot and it happened right in front of them. Moral of the story: if you saw it, no you didn't. If the police didn't want to get involved then you shouldn't either. 20:44 - my dad has been in several car accidents and he's learned, always look around a second after the lights turn green. There's always some guy who thinks he can beat the red light and if you don't spot them them, they'll hit you.
Big street tip here. Holding your phone to your ear is a sure fire way to make people not pay attention to you. Very good when you are stealing something pocket 1 thing and pay for another small thing then after getting your reciept make or recieve a fake phone call as you walk out people wont bother being suspicious. It also helps keeping you safe if you walk around in actual video calls with friends in dangerous areas and talking to your friend with some attitude in your voice or have a pretend argument with them. It shows at the least there is a potential witness, cops could be alerted in much faster time or somebody pulling up to help you nearby, you draw attention of other bystanders, and at best case you're shoeing an aggressive/reckless energy that people are less likely to try messing with. I walked into a movie theater once with my phone to my ear saying "Aight lets do it on wednesday. I'm walking in now ehich theater are you in?" Then when the ticket guy looked I politely said "Sorry I'm just picking up my brother he's a dumbass" and walked in. Only time you should Not bring your phone out is when some criminal sht is going on you will get your @ss beat if somebody thinks you might be calling cops. Other than that the phone is really good for a lot of things. Eat food at restaurant, make sure to not finish all the way and ask for a drink refill so it doesn't look like you're trying to run off and when you ask for the drink refill tell the server politely you need to step outside to make a phone call real quick. Your food is not finished and another drink is coming so you seem syncere. Make a phone call on the way out and you're good. Then just make sure you never park in a spot where your license plate will be seen as you leave. If need be, park at a location not directly by the restaurant and walk a little. Also whenever you do any crime, as soon as you are away from any witnesses change your outfit/appearance. If you wore a hat take it off. If you have a different color shirt under the top layer take the top one off. If you wore glasses take them off. Only after getting away from witnesses to make sure you don't get recognised too easily later in the same day. If you just did a big crime and feel all the anxiety trying to lay low until heat goes away go to the movie theater. You have somewhat of an alibi and also you can let your mind relax for a couple hours while planning your next steps. Another tip, if you wear poor people clothes nobody will rob you except actual homeless guys or crckheads. Holes in your shoes and discolored shirts. If you flashing a million dollar car in the hood you're begging to be kjlled. Expensive flashy clothes or suburban clothes will just work against you, if you walking alone with fresh shoes, watch, chains on you probly gonna be walking back barefoot. Large bills can be kept in your socks on top of your foot, same with debit cards and ID/license if you have a lot of cash on you or you going to a place you feel you might get robbed. If your wallet/purse gets taken that's fine you have the important stuff in your sock. This next tip is kinda not practical to do intentionally but if you got it good to know, having a lot of scars on your face arms and hands makes you look more dangerous and get robbed less. Same with smoking cigarettes and being covered in tattoos Another tip for smokers, a light is a weapon too... If you get grabbed and can reach your lighter set the mf on fire he gonna let go I promise. Fire is also really good distraction when you need a diversion for any reason like getting away with something. Cops dont havetime to pay attention to your activities or search for you or pull over cars when grammas favorite grocery store is an inferno the whole city can see. Speaking of diversions, any crime should always be planned paired with some diversion options. Even if not necessary it just helps your chances. Like having a homie be asking workers questions or making a big scene while you leave. Or having a small jar of cockroaches releasing them off camera and then "Panicking" and having an excuse to run out the place. Oh and pretty obvious tip but if you're in the hood neverget drunk or high unless you're alone in your own place. Your best friend brothers and sisters will still reach in your pockets if you passed out like a dummy they teaching you a lesson. Also, if the fire alarm gets pulled, get out through a window if you can, fire alarm is used to cover the sounds of kjlling and robbing. (I almost got kjlled this way) So if it goes off especially if you know somebody had a reason to be mad at you, they are either gonna come through the window themself or wait in front of your door so as all the people are rushing out not paying attention the second you unlock the door they come in and you can't yell louder than the alarm you're done for.
If you are being kidnapped and being dragged by a dude don’t resist in fact lean back toward the guy dragging you it will cause him to trip because no one expects someone to not only not fight but to push toward the person dragging them also if you are able to see while being dragged and there is someone in front of you kick their knee when it goes straight so it goes the way it isn’t supposed to because that not only hurts like shit but that dude can also no longer walk for easily a month. Basically aim for disabling blows when being attacked or kidnapped
If you ever feel like you're in danger start limping and loudly coughing, then act like you want to throw up. If anyone approaches you, yell STOP IT'S CONTAGIOUS. 😂
Living in Detroit & walking the streets as a youth has really taught me how to read people well. If you are walking the streets & a stranger glances your way & you seem to have taken up their attention, be wary & alert of where they are. One night after me & my sister got home @12am, we feed these cats in this vacant bldg near our apartment. As we were about to go in, this guy was walking up the sidewalk & he just seemed like his attention stuck with us for some reason & this made me uneasy. He passed the bldg & my dog wondered in the direction the guy went. My sister went in the bldg while I stayed outside. As I was watching my dog, I saw his head raise up & he was just staring at something. I knew something was up. So right when my dog made his way back towards me, the strange guy was following behind him. Immediately I placed my hand inside my jacket, clutching my firearm. The guy passed me & he went at least 20 ft behind me & stood in the field smoking a cig while staring at me. Moments later my sister came out & I stood in front of her & mouthed “behind me” & she instantly noticed the strange guy behind me. So as we headed through the broken fence leading to our apt, the guy started walking but went in the opposite direction. This was a strange encounter & a week later I found out this was a weirdo that lived in our bldg
In dodgy areas at night, cycling on the road is much safer than walking on the pavement. I once had to trek a few miles through a rough area of London at night (long story as to why) I was young at the time and felt very uneasy whilst I was walking. Felt I was pushing my luck a bit. Luckily I passed a bike station and cycled the rest of the journey. Just felt so much safer. Not only are you on the road so you're less likely to actually cross paths with someone. But because you're going so much faster than walking pace, if you were unlucky enough to pass someone who wanted to rob you they physically don't have enough time to intercept you.
One time I could hear a group of kids shouting profanity and saying "they will stab your mum" my friends didn't care. We started walking to the cinima to watch incredibles 2 and I took a glance to see the same group following us, I told my friends and they told me I was being paranoid and they decided to go to food place to get food. I said no and told them I will go to the cinima and wait for them since it was short walk and from previous experience, they would just make things worst. I was walking and could hear footsteps so I took a look back and to see the group right behind me. I booked it and ran to the cinima and hid inside. I later saw the same group outside the cinima with one wearing a mask and he flipped me off, one of the workers noticed this and looked at me and I was shaken. When my friends came the group asked them to ask if I could come outside as they wanted to talk to me but I didn't and we just watched the movie, they didn't bother to stay like 2 hours waiting and were gone when we headed home. I kinda got use to always looking around with headphones on me but not playing anything, picking up signs and seeing who's a threat and where to go in case of escape. Even when not looking at people I get hassled by people for just walking.
I just did this one the other day: if a car is creeping or you think it might be following you, stop and post up for a min next to a parked car, maybe lean against something for a min and watch traffic as it drives by. The parked car adds an obstacle between them being able to get to you. (I am a small, easily kidnap-able female, and yes, its happened before.)
Pro street tip. Try not to need them. Seriously. If haven't already had the life that required learning them then do your best to stay away from places that you'd need them.
So what I’ve learned: - Walk confidently and with purpose. You want to make it look like you know where you’re going. Head up, eyes forward. - Be subtle, look with your eyes and not your head - Watch your back, lock your doors, and always look for an escape - Mind your business, you don’t want to get involved at all and eye contact/witnesses will do just that - Always watch for the safe areas, women and children, big open streets to walk to your destination instead of the sidewalks - Similarly, if the area changes vibe real quick, then remember the previous tips whilst you get out real quick - Train cardio Overall, be subtle, act confident, always look for an escape, read the vibe of the area, and mind your business.
Don’t pull your phone out if someone asks you for the time. Look around to see if you can see a clock instead, but don’t take your eyes off them. First they’ll ask you for the time, then they need to make a call. Every time. Being courteous is how opportunists are given valuables willingly.
One time this dude asked me the time. I was wearing a wristband that people have confused for a watch before, so I politely told him it was just that, not a watch. Regular people would take this as indication I couldn't give them the time, but he just acknowledged my hint and asked again "but what time is it?" Seems like he was expecting me to pull out my phone which would make the whole wristband dialogue pointless. I had to flat out say "I don't have it". The only times I use my phone to give people the time are when I'm already using it when they ask.
I was in a the projects in NYC taking a bus to get home when I was in middle school. A guy came up to me and said “can I call someone on your phone real quick”. After I handed it to him, he laughed and said “never give anyone your phone when they ask” and gave it back to me.
You lucked out. I was 13 and hit with the same question in a project in NY but immediately refused and tried to get into a building. I was jumped by around 10 people as soon as my legs moved. Still came out with the phone tho lol. Learned to keep a blade on me after that.
@@xxafroninja369xx2 yeah, I was lucky it was an old head
Lol one time when I asked a lady walking by if she could let me call someone cuz I’m waiting for a ride and my phone died
She gave me her iPhone; I made the call, but before I handed it back I thought it would be funny to say “you’re on a walk this evening? When’s the last time u went for a run?”
She said “oh it’s been a while haha”
I said “ohhh, do U run fast?”
She said “no”
Then I said “okay good; I am going to take off running with your phone now, okay?”
Lol she got so fuckin shocked and scared that I felt bad for joking with her, I said “oh no I’m just joking! Haha! I’m so sorry! Here! I was just joking about that! Thank u for letting me call my friend!”
But she was too scared, she was like “uh, okay, ugh okay…. My husband is walking over here to meet me up” and I was laughing, I had already gave her her phone back and I was just like “it’s okay im not going to take your phone, u don’t have to say your husband is near by, im sorry that was just a joke! Thank u again, I really appreciate u, I apologize for making a bad joke”
Lmao
@@HolyDrugLord yeah don’t do that
@@HolyDrugLord why would you play round with gramma 🥲
I always ask Uber/Lyft drivers if they are the wrong name. For example, I'll ask, "Hey, are you John?" even though his name is Ryan or something. If they say yes, run away, and if they deny it and correct you, you're probably safe.
Damn that's a good tip
Just check the license plate bro
@@sebaschan-uwu people can rob the car and not know the person's name
@@Acord718 they're going to rob the car then have their location tracked making money for the person they robbed?
also, some people think if the driver is female it is safer. however, human traffickers know this and often use female drivers to convince targets that it's safe.
As a woman solo visiting NYC, I adopted the "look angry and like you know where you're going" thing before even knowing it. Realized it was the only way to get people to stop bothering me and had a pretty good time after that lol
Been doing it pretty much my whole life and never knew it. Wasn't until I was walking with a friend who grew up in a better area that I realised how uncomfortable I felt every time he looked around, changed pace, or maintained eye contact with strangers.
When I asked him what the hell he was doing and he responded "what?" I had no idea how to tell him he was fucking up.
I live in nyc and I naturally walk very fast and naturally make kind of a mean face so hooligans don't bother me, mostly because I manage to never encounter hooligans but also because they can't catch up to me because I'm the fastest walker ever. Except on the train which is filled with crackheads. Though I've been to many european countries before as an obvious tourist and I've never been pickpocketed and neither has my mother so I think if you actually pay attention to your surroundings and avoid walking down streets that look sus, you will be fine. The chances of you getting pickpocketed while paying attention to your surroundings is zero and the chance of you getting mugged on a street with a lot of witnesses is exceedingly low. You don't really need to "scare off" anyone unless you really can't run.
@@sebaschan-uwu I used to live in NYC. I always walk with my hands in my pockets and I never talk unless I have to.
I'm not aggressive looking but I do got a mean temper when pushed.
I'm only aggressive against people who test me especially wannabe gangsters.
I also hate racial comments like oh look at your Asian eyes. I'm black and Spanish but my great grandma is from Japan so I got the eyes.
The crackheads depend on the areas you in.
Usually I talk to the crackheads and hear their stories.
I usually visit these crackheads daily until something happens to them.
But yea NYC is my favorite place to be when I feel like walking around.
Im a man but I do this too. My gf always tells me I always walk like i know where I’m going even when I’m completely lost. She’ll be like hey where are we going and I’m like idk. 😂😂
@@sebaschan-uwu 😊lk
My favorite lesson from my uncle, he was born and raised in a rough neigbourhood and now a community leader there, was "It's better to be unkind and safe than to be nice and dead." and it stuck to me my whole life
Will Smith?
@@Eggzy-b7f if it was he would have smacked that advice into him, lol! 😜
No good deed goes unpunished
As a Canadian I think this sums my thought up.
"I'd rather die standing then live kneeling" - Veggietales
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Small story from my mom. When she was younger (around 16-18) she went to a lot of concerts alone. Her parents always gave her a bit of money to pay for a taxi ride back. One day she had ended up spending the money on alcohol so she decided to hitchhike back. There was a car that stopped for her that had like 3 other guys in it. She went with them and told them where she was going. They drove off and after a while she realised that they were going in the wrong direction and said “uh sorry I don’t think this is the right way”. They just said “we know.” She got pretty scared. But after a while of driving around they took her to her house but told her to never just go in a car with strangers again because there are other people who will actually mean harm.
That's terrifying! I'm glad that your mom got in a car with good Samaritans instead of serial killers. Wow
Was your mom stupid or was it the alcohol?
I had this happen to me hitchhiking at 15 from the city back to my town on the highway. I could tell these three men in their 30’s/40’s, supposedly fathers, where thinking whether they could get away with something. They were laughing and joking about it subtly. They were drinking come to find out. Never trust a man just because he says he has a daughter your age. Luckily after scaring the shit out of me, the dropped me off somewhere close to my house.
If you’re alone and in an unsafe area, start talking to and arguing with yourself.. ppl will give you all the space you need
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Have you tested this?
@@SushiArmageddon I have and in Brasil it doesn’t work, ppl can always be crazier than u
@@xgrossmann9913 that is what I figured.
Or pretend you're on a call and you're very mad and start yelling and cussing
I've been a security guard for 5 years and spent college as an RA. I'm also scrawny and female and lived in some seriously sketchy neighborhoods bc the aforementioned jobs don't pay that well. Some tips I've picked up.
* Pepper spray is superior to stun guns. Stun guns require proximity and only hurt while in contact. Pepper spray will incapacitate for like 40 minutes.
* Adding to that, pepper spray is cheap. Get one for every bag and make sure to take it out if you're walking alone. You dont want to be fishing through your purse in an emergency.
* Nothing is your wallet is worth your life. If he wants your money, give it to him. If he wants you? Fight like a rabid bobcat. The crazier the better. Fight dirty and go for the eyes.
* Its 2022, everyone has gps, if you're alone and someone pulls up asking for directions, ignore them.
* Wear earbuds but dont play music. You can still hear whats going on and discourage conversation.
* BUDDY SYSTEM. Idc how many times you've walked home alone at 3am--you're leaving your safety up to luck when the monster only has to be lucky once.
* It's NEVER silly or a waste of money to do what makes you feel safe. If you feel unsafe walking at night, walk into a business/restaurant/bank etc and call for a friend or a ride.
* If you're being followed, find a person and pretend you know them. If you explain, anyone with a half a soul will help you.
* If you're trying to gauge whether a neighborhood is safe, check for parents with kids and little old ladies. If either are walking around with groceries and junk, its prob safe.
* Avoid eye contact, cross the street well in advance to avoid the guy shouting about aliens.
* When catcalled, just pretend you didn't hear them (headphones without music playing can help). Any response, whether positive or negative will be taken as an invitation.
Not everyone has gps tho
adding on to the pepper spray you can make your own, with some oil, vinegar, & some peppers in a tiny spray bottle, why did i say this? because in some places pepper spray is illegal but nobody know whts in a spray bottle
Why in fucks name did you decide to become a security gaurd as a scrawny female
I completely disagree on GPS that's just twat behavior
good advice, all of it
"If you pull that stunt, your not gonna be batman. Your kid is"
Lmaoo 🤣
It took a moment for it to register, but when it did, simply Brilliant!
This is why I love the internet left raw and uncensored/cancelled.
Then again, aren’t there some alternate universes where Bruce dies and his dad becomes Batman?
@@TheMrDariusoh
@@boydixonentertainmentI'm not a huge fan but I believe there is a universe shown in flashpoint where bruce died instead, his wife lost her sanity from the loss and became joker of that universe and he became batman
I’ve found that having a son who’s 6’ 4” tall and 250 pounds tends to keep people from messing with you.
I recently lost a lot of a size after I wrecked my back. I dropped 40 over pounds. I look a lot friendler to people.
If he's never been tested, you certainly aren't in the streets.
@@I.D.I.O.C.R.A.C.Y.Good
@@I.D.I.O.C.R.A.C.Y. what
@marvin2678 if someone thinks being big prevents them from being tested, they've never been anywhere. If anything, people are going to test you for bragging rights or to check your ego.
As a physical therapist, boxing enthusiasts and street ninja, my best advice is. Practice sprinting. Idc how tough you are. You will have to run away one day to save your or you child’s life. Whether that’s to get away from the scene or get to the scene you need to practice to run. Hera the thing I see happen. Ppl think bc they used to run as a kid or in their teens that they can just pick up and run. I challenge you tody to go outside and sprint roughly the size of a football field. Then I want you to notice these things.1) how long did you take/how fast were you 2) did it feel like it used to or did it feel more awkward now 3) did you feel held back for some reason, as though even if you wanted to spring 💯 you couldn’t. Bc here’s the truth if you haven’t ran regularly, you have slowly began to lose your coordination and your strength to sprint. So even if you want to, when time come and your adrenaline is spiked, you may not be able to do so. Hence why you see ppl fall over in times of danger as if they were ina horror movie. They physically no longer have the ability to run. So I implore you to get that back. It will help you more than any fighting system.
Sprinting is crucial when running from something like a shooting for example.
I recommend doing sprints on a track. When I did a 200m sprint, it took me about 44 seconds. To put that into perspective, I nearly went as fast as a bicycle due to running 4 miles a day.
Thanks for the heads up and helpful tip ❤
Street Ninja 💀
You don’t need to “run away” if you can CC.
Train like Canelo, go to his website and you can train with him. Or hire him for a bodyguard lol.
lol At 90 to 110 lbs through middle school i outran every fight.
My parents almost got scammed out of one of their properties. It was one of those "sell your property to us so you won't have to deal with finding a buyer" guys. My mom is too trusting and my dad tends to lose his patience and make rash decisions so they asked me to meet with him too. He kept nodding his head every time he wanted us to agree (gesture mirroring is proven to affect your thinking) and switching between fast talking and being sickly sweet. I kept asking about why certain numbers just weren't adding up and he got super frustrated and started berating my ability to do what was basic math, even though there were multiple sections in the contract where thousands of dollars just weren't there. I told him we'd come back the next day and I immediately googled him. Found out over a dozen people in the area had lawsuits against him. I even contacted a lawyer representing several of them and while he couldn't tell us any details he could confirm that there were a number of pending cases. So I told the scammer no and he was definitely not pleased. I'm also annoyed that I had to go through all that just to prove to my parents that it was a scam because they wouldn't believe me initially.
Thousands of gullible people like that…not sure how we’ve survived this far with so many!! Or how they’ve survived. But that’s how it is, I don’t know if it’s trust or if people just want to take the easiest route out of laziness.
Good work on recognising the sales tactic. So many people are oblivious to marketing.
Fucks me up after doorknocking for a few months I see it everywhere and it’s so manipulative.
If that happened to me, Id really want to beat up someone like that ngl. I know better than to do that but man would it feel right.
sounds like you could have just said "you think it's a scam too, right?" while nodding
What that guy was doing is a legit way of buying and selling real estate but he was doing it probably in a very unethical way. In my opinion he probably really did just want to rip you off if he couldn’t explain why the numbers weren’t adding up or was just bad at the job. I’m sorry your family had to go through that.
Street Tip: if an oncoming car flashes their lights at you, either your lights aren't on (at almost night) or there is a cop up the road waiting to stop someone that they're warning you about, has saved me a few times.
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Or they're signaling to you that your lights are on bright.
@seXi BOi maybe a warning about fake cops 'confiscating your car'
Years ago, I had a semi do that to me when I was driving fast up a hill and I managed to slow down before the RCMP car showed up behind that semi.
If you drive behind a biker and see another biker coming down the road, look at the signs they give each other. Bikers, for some unspoken reason, warn each other when there's police up the road, while car-drivers don't.
I ALWAYS walk with my head down watching the ground around me. I'm disabled and what a number of people have thought was an easy target. But my walking stick has had the bottom drilled out and there's half a pound of beaten lead in there and there's at least 8 people who now know not to judge a book by it's cover. If you're 45, hate everyone and need a way to find people who actually deserve to be the target of four decades of frustration and anger, looking weak is a great way to find them. never met a thug with a kneecap made of anything harder than my club. I mean walking stick. Some people just need their legs broken, it's not my fault they were raised wrong.
i have no words for the beautiful thing i just read i will now subscribe to you
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Indeed
I've also subscribed to this fine gentlemen here
You are amazing 👏
You're doing the lord's work. Though I'd imagine people might think you need help too and come up to you for that too.
F-ck yeah bust their kneecaps
One of the best pieces of advice i can share is literally "not staring". If you look too curious about what people around u look like/are doing, you are basically putting a target on your back. Mind your business and walk like you are on your mission, but always stay alert.
3:58 nah this happened to me and my dad, he drove me home and then said he has to go somewhere and that hell be back in half an hour. I knew where he was going and what he was going to do but never told him that i knew. He is an army vet and has severe ptsd that makes him really aggressive sometimes. I can only imagine what he did to those thugs.
Watching this jogged my memory of one of these 'lessons' I got. I was hanging out with some people I didn't know well doing drugs and whatnot but they seemed cool and friendly, and we had been hanging about for awhile by this point, and the energy was really chill. Out of the blue one of them asked me something about my Driver's License/ID, I think they wanted to see something on it, so I handed it over, curious, and they said 'yeah, never just give someone something like that just because they ask'. I was sort of confused at the time, but the lesson stuck with me. I used to be WAY too trusting, and i'm glad I kicked the habit.
As a former soldier and worldly wise person, I can attest that the majority of these suggestions are legit.
Especially the ones that say walk with confidence even if you're Mr Magoo blind and Dudley do right lost.
There's one thing that every criminal element will respect and that's confidence and a solid set of brass gonads. Apart from that, they respect respect.
In other words, don't be so filled with pride and vain confidence that you come across as an arrogant ass. Because then they'll take it as a challenge. Remember the old adage, pride goeth before the fall.
Also, when it comes to travel, recon is your best friend. Learn the the area where you're traveling. One good tip I found, is finding out if there's a 1% MC in that area. Every club that I've ever come across or dealt with, all have the same code, respect begets respect.
If you are ballsy enough to carry a weapon, for the Love of All that is holy, learn how to use it. And understand this simple truth, street fights are fights to the death. If you happen to find yourself in the position where there is no escape anything and everything that is not nailed down should instantly become a weapon or projectile. Go completely feral at that point. Go for the eyes go for the throat go for any soft spot you can get your hands or teeth into.
With every hit that your opponent lands, laugh as if you were the joker possessed by Lucifer himself.
I guarantee you, you will do more damage with that laugh than anything else.
However, it would behoove you to avoid a fight altogether and never ignore your gut.
Stay safe out there kids
Great advice. One thing I’d add is: second location.
NEVER let anyone take you to a second location. Even a fight to the death is preferable, because whatever they were going to do to you at the second location would be worse.
That recon bit is true. My sister had a conference in downtown D.C. and invited me and our mom to attend. She decided to get us an AirBnB in a nearby neighborhood "within walking distance" instead of a hotel. She doesn't know much about the city other than it is the nation's capital and to be fair, I didn't know too much about the city either. But I did know enough that not all of D.C. is safe.
So, when I saw where the AirBnB was located on the map in the link she sent us, I had a hunch that she really didn't see the location herself and just assumed it was in a condo or a townhouse based on the pictures.
Long story short: It was in the projects. Thankfully, nothing happened despite all sorts of shadyness everywhere. At least the AirBnB was true to the pictures but that still raised some questions - we kept our voices down and assumed there was a hidden camera somewhere while staying there.
I find kinda funny and sad how all of this is just and essential knowledge to live in some parts of the world and it's "street smart" in others.
In São Paulo, Brazil the blunt face and confident walk is the bare minimum.
The street smart stuff is to have a peripheral vision and be aware of the shadows to not be surprised (I actually turned around to catch some guy closing by at night because of this habit). Be aware of sounds. Don't do the open chests intimidation stuff, but straighten your arm, pleading for calm (and getting in fight stance while measuring the distance). Looking at the eye of people who crosses your path looking at you (may be intimidating as hell, but it shows that you're aware and ready, saved me a lot of times from getting robbed) but not as if you want to fight, so look serious, not angry. Using cable phones to not get your cellphone easyly pickpocked (bonus: everyone has a phone and many people stores it on front pockets, so that a known fact, but by using a phone you can choose to ignore stuff more easily and disencourage many robbers).
DO NOT LOOK LIKE A VICTIM. Be big, be expansive, chest open, confident. Do a martial art if you can also. It helps to keep you cool under pressure.
Use all these tips together to know who you choose to ignore. Many times people come at me asking for something. "Hey. Give me that hoodie". "Give me some money" and stuff like that. Specially when I go out in my fine fits. It's a test to see if I'm dumb, basically. But being bigger and looking serious and confident I can choose to ignore this stuff and be aware of their movements. If comes down to fight or flight, I flight. I'm better conditioned to do it. Probably. If I'm not and need to fight, then fight it is. BJJ and Muay Thai at my service. Never needed it and hope to never do, but if there's a one on one fight, my money is on me.
And bonus one: don't use itens that crooks in your area envy. Here they're really into Oakley Juliets, Lacoste Polos and Mizuno Waves. Why the hell would I use that if I'm not one of them? There is plenty alternatives. It may be put you into a playboy category, but add being fit, serious, coordinated, confident and all of the rest and you're just not that interesting for the much problem potential you has to them.
And I'm not "street wise" by any means. Being street wise here would be know where are the drug selling spots, the cops and factions of the area and mainly who is in charge.
Being really streetwise here is to throw a "You're [gang name]? do you know [mob/militia chief of the area name]? Does he knows you're doing this here?"
Not a soldier or fully worldly but I have had enough sketchy former acquaintances and associates that most of these are legit. Again, confidence or craziness is something criminals respect or don't want to hassle with. As I said in my comment, acting crazy and loud in a dark area of town or park will make the criminal see you as not worth the effort. They want easy marks and victims and if you act like someone unhinged that is a wrench in their plan.
20:44 I always do this. Double check the road on both sides on an intersection because some people try to beat the red light. Even if you are the best driver in the world, remember you can't control how other people drive.
Yup, in the US I always look: left, right left.
@@monstersaint then repeat 30 more times because people fuckin suck at driving.
@@monstersaint In India, for me it’s 360• I don’t know wtf any vehicle can come from any where lol
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I don’t do this enough. But yeah it’s a constant risk
My dad says 'look for people not doing what everybody else is doing'. About five minutes after he told me this the first time, we saw a guy walking the wrong way down a Memorial day parade route with a very dazed look on his face and a conspicuous boxy shape under his hoodie. Looked like a fucking rifle under his hoodie. Nothing came of it but it was freaky as fuck
Don't talk to strangers literally still the best advice ever even as adults.
Don't know if streets smart or common sense, but I must tell any foreigner that plans to travel to my country, Brazil: even though we're mixed af here, we can tell a foreigner from a brazilian in a second, and it will make you a bigger target for conmen and thieves.
To be safer, avoid showing wealth (watches, golden/silver chains or necklaces, cellphones and other technologies like Apple products, big purses and wallets) and also avoid tourist-y stuff like t-shirts or "local" accessories (most of them aren't even local or traditional).
Also, this should be very obvious but NEVER go to a favela unattended. Try to find a local guide even if the favela is said to have been pacified.
And they use the "local accessories" to put a target on you, so everyone know you're a tourist and can push a sell or rob easily.
I still never get how Brazilians basically just know when someone ain't from there
@@Am_Cookie2436 as a Brazilian I also don't know how I know
Something just feels different about them
@@danieltdgames7602 I think it's the way tourists dress and look at their surroundings.
@@Am_Cookie2436 To be honest, you guys are literally "build different". It's easy to tell, for example, a white person from another country apart from the white people from Brazil because the tourists will be redder, and sweating waaay more than the local people 😅
Plus, if they are from certain countries they may be taller/shorter than the locals and also the way they dress may give it away.
It's not a bad thing, but we can tell that the person is not from the place. So our first guest is that the person is from another part of the country. But then they will speak and it hits = foreigner.
Advice from a Security Guard if someone's got a knife and you can't run from a fight try to stay at least 6m from the attacker it gives you time to actually react reliably if they come at you.
Another piece of advice is when dealing with any piece of confrontation try to stay at least 1.5 meters from someone. If they can't punch they'll kick and as long as you're far enough away to avoid that kick you've got reaction time while their off balance because of their failed kick/punch.
Third of advice don't go assuming stereotypes are true about people looking dodgy. Understand that it's entirely possible and in most cases probable that it's true but if you treat everyone like a piece of shit they'll treat you like one too.
Just thought of another if you think your being followed on foot walk inside a shop/bar whatever and see if they follow you in or hang around outside.
Addendum to No. 3
One thing to really take note of is that normal people can be just as shitty if not more so when alcohol/drug are involved. Most homeless people don't want to be noticed when they're drunk. Other people when they're drunk and out on the town can easily become the most colossal arseholes cos all their inhibitions are gone and they don't care what they do.
To rule number 3 i like to phrase it "expect the worst but be open to getting proved wrong"
@@albinlindh4000 literally couldn't have said it better myself.
Something I learned about my sport, its better to see someone swinging/aproaching with a knife, or any kind of thing that can be used as a weapon. Gives ur more time to react. Its the tricky silent close encounters in the dark/clubs that are dangerous because you don't see it coming
1) If somebody wants to fight you *with a knife,* avoid that as much as possible.
2) If you have to fight somebody, fight them on your terms: at distance and with superior firepower
@@Sue_Me_Too sometimes you can't due him being influenced by drugs/booze. But you can disarm him, or take him out in the weak spots. Groin/knees/face, etc. I'm sure you can't so much anymore if ur knee is dislocated or get hit in the neck/face/eyes.
The turn on all lights in the car is a common one here. My parents do it all the time when there are police blocks.
Also I got a tip for people who are out late at night. If you feel like the company you're with is unsavoury, pull out your phone and make (or pretend to make) a call to your parents or siblings or a friend. It doesn't have to be anything specific, but make sure you 'tell' them where you are and what time you expect to be back. Do this a bit loudly so a few people around you hear and and they'll know better than to try anything funny.
My sister in law is a cop and she gives that advice to everybody
honestly if I feel unsafe I straight up call ppl they know me
My mom used to work as a school nurse. One day she was working in a not-so-great neighborhood and my dad parked outside the building to pick her up. He had forgotten to lock the doors though, and a h**ker forced herself into the car. Luckily my dad was in the Air Force and trained in Tae Kwon Do, so he was able to shove her out. I can't imagine how hard it must have been to fight her off in such an awkward position from the driver's seat. ALWAYS lock your car, even if you're still in it.
ESPECIALLY if you're still in it!
Tae Kwon do is pretty much only kicking martial art that doesn't help with shoving somebody out the car
Why would a nerdy computer geek hacker enter a car like that?
Wow your male father got a female hooker out of his car. Surely Tae Kwon Do saved him there. 😂
@@Karl_SebastianHe thought the guy had a spare Redbull
My best street advice is this: prioritize your gut instincts over your potential reputation.
Better to apologize for being anxious rather than wind up with bitterness towards the world because of your losses.
My tips:
- If some local beggers (especially in big cities) come and ask you for money or if you want to buy weed or sm, drunks, crackheads, even people that usually steal, if they're friendly with you, be friendly back. Make it clear that you are different but can still vibe. They will probably even start telling you about the crimes they do n stuff. Become bros, while not letting them know much about you and never actually trust them. But that casual friendship might actually help you lots when you're in that area and someone else tries to hurt you. Because you may not even give much to those people but they're usually very lonely and you just talking to them like an actual person and listening with no prejudice means a lot to them.
- If you're a smoker, keep in mind that when we see someone smoking outside, even if alone, they look like they belong, they know where they are. People will unconsciously leave you alone, unless they want a cigarette as well lmao. Anyway use that to your advantage.
Cigs are like gold, help me get thru downtown areas all the time.
my documentary filmmaker teacher (F) who regularly goes into sketchy places taught us that cigs are really great to "close the distance" with anyone in these places. Doubly so if you're carrying more expensive brands that blue collars dont regularly smoke.
That tip worked well when years later in a jungle somewhere, local villagers blockaded our convoy as part of a dispute between them and the local energy company. Offering someone a cig, despite them not being a smoker, does melt some of the hostility away.
@@XfSwb5bs It's amazing how far a $7 box of cigs can take you through downtown/residential areas
Befriending people downtown has definitely helped me, and despite being a non-smoker I seem to have incredible luck finding perfectly intact undamaged cigarettes or whole packs during my walks. I usually save them to give away or leave at one memorial I frequent. I've considered just keeping a lighter and pack on me every time I go out, to share with whoever comes up to me and asks.
@@panicclinic That's usually what I've been doing the past 2 years. Usually have someone either asking me for a cig or light. Makes my day to see their face light up when you offer a flame, like damn, try to reach your goals shortty, I believe in you still
As a private owner, avoid selling a used car for monthly payments, especially to family or friends. Too often, if the buyer is short on cash on a month, your going to be the lowest priority bill, especially if it is a family or friend. If the car breaks down on them don't be surprised if the payments stop. Taking a buyer to court may be the only recourse and if it is family or friend you will be accused of being greedy and valuing money over family or friendship. You will end up not only not getting the full amount of what you asked for in the beginning, but you will also be seen as the bad guy, all because you decided to be kind enough to trust them when they needed a vehicle but didn't have the cash for it.
Good one
And never selling a stuff that you know it too old or gonna broke to your friend or family even you telling them, sometimes they think that you scam them and make you feel guilt
Always selling to someone y dont know
To piggyback on your statement, I think it’s wise to avoid doing any kind of business with friends or relatives. The chances of things going bad are good & then there’s bad blood. There are enough strangers to conduct business with. Let your friends remain your friends.
To add to that and speaking from personal experience.
If you are mechanically inclined don't work on their cars. Cuz if something else breaks they will blame you for it. Or expect you to fix it for free everytime. When you dont your the bad person or the someome who doesnt know anything about fixing cars. Lol...
Changed windshield wipers before on a family memebers car and 2 days later the trans went out. They wanted me to pay for the trans since i was the last person to mess with the car..
@@dnegel9546 you changed the wipers and they blamed you for the trans? I don’t think it would be that much of a loss cutting that person off even though they are family. I seriously can’t deal with stupid people
Now i don't want to travel anymore thanks
While i understand the feeling, and for anyone else reading that might indeed think that way now,
it's not about thinking traveling is dangrous, it's about being *aware* , *aware* of your surroundings, *aware* of the people arround you . Heck, one has to be aware in the day to day life too. You don't have to be paranoid, just *aware* . And some people are not.
welp
You’re welcome
Well it’s good for a wake up call. I never travel alone. It’s not smart
If you think that's bad, just remember you can die at any moment during any day, from literally anything. Just live your life man, or you're going to regret it later in your life.
Live the moment.
"Know where the exits are" is something I've always done, and was a clear sign of mental health going down the drain when I started actively thinking "if there's a shooter and I sit there I definitely won't survive" and then that's where i decide to sit.
I usually always know where the exits are, but one time when I slept on a hotel I actually lost track of where the exits are despite trying because the inner layout was too confusing and monotone, and too many directions with an exit sign makes it really confusing to know what to choose. I went to complain about it to the staff, as politely as I could, and told them that could actually be directly dangerous if a fire broke out
I love how it’s all “DON’T GET KILLED! DON’T GET ROBBED! LISTEN TO YOUR INSTINCTS,” And then that one person is like, “Make sure you got toilet paper when you go to take a sh**”
and the one telling you which people are going to know where the restroom is XD
@@anonymoususer3888 Their street smarts are shit smarts
I mean if you use public restrooms in not so maintained areas you learn this trait. It’s quite street smart to carry your own tp 🥹
this is sooo true i've lived in east new york (pretty rough neighborhood in nyc) for 20 years & during these 20 years i've kept my mouth shut, minded my business, kept to myself didnt say more than what was needed & i didnt speak when i didnt have too, i learned all of that from seeing ppl get beat-up, robbed, stabbed, etc oh & dont travel in shady neighborhoods after sundown nothing good happens after dark in these communities
Ik what you're talking about. I went to school in Thomas Jefferson on Pennsylvania Ave. No joke there and Cypress hills projects is no joke. Unfortunately the school nearby "Maxwell" is even worse.
@@Acord718 yo i went to jeff too in 07 thts crazy for sure but yes all these street smarts kept me safe
how.many times did you call the cops when you saw those kinds of.things? minding ones business is self preservation but keep in mind that if theyre willing to do violence to someone else they'll be willing to do violence you as well.
To be honest late night is pretty safe time, 0:00-5:00. From my experience the worst things happen usually just after sunsets to midnight. The danger of being potentially attacked increases if you aren't high person, men, you look lost and walk alone in pretty expensive clothes.
@@nWo_remiix I been almost robbed a few times and encountered sh!t. I guess since I was by myself near Maxwell high school. Our schools had beef keep in mind I had to take the c train to Broadway junction. I hate Thomas Jefferson h.s. lol.
If you have to pass in an unsafe neighborhood every so often, say hello to the people you meet.
Brief eye contact and slight head nod. People don't talk to ppl they don't know and it'll make you stand out and give them an opening to engage.
@@andiward7068 not only that but if you notice someone checking out a woman. Try to make believe you find her hot too. And kind of nod at him like you know what he's thinking. It's kind of a bonding thing. Ik it sounds weird.but it works for me and I make the other guy laugh.
This really depends on where you are in the world
@@andiward7068 you're both wrong🤣 youll get stabbed out here like do i know you to acknowledge me keep your head down and walk on
Any sort of greeting goes a long way, whether it's "good morning" or just a brief nod. For a few moments you're a real person to those around you, not just another NPC.
Treat everyone as if they're carrying a knife. I have to remind myself of that one often because people be pissing me off.
just to clarify things being a street smart doesn’t mean your literally good at streets and corners, it means you are strategic in every aspect in life.
The gut instinct advice is spot on. I lived on the streets a long time and even before that I lived in dangerous areas enough to just know if you think someone is watching you or if you meet someone's gaze for even a second and the alarm bells go off get the fuck out of there fast. One of the first times I was walking home from a late shift and there were two guys on my usual route that I saw from half a block up that immediately put me on edge. Pulled out my not working phone and pretended to be on a call as we passed.
Kept my composure until I got to a corner and looked behind me. Dudes had stopped where I'd initially first seen them from and they were looking my way. Saw them start to walk back across the street my way just as I got around the corner and I wasted absolutely no time using that 30 seconds of blindspot to take off two blocks down and into an alley where I knew a truck was parked that had overgrown grass and junk around it. Got underneath it and sure enough they came down the alley from opposite sides and had lost track of me.
And keep your mouth shut and look comfortable even if you aren't. Wear headphones to pretend your listening to music to give plausible deniability to not hearing someone talking to you but never actually cut off your hearing. I also use my black phone screen as a mirror sometimes to check behind me. Your safety is never guaranteed but it's not worth tuning out your surroundings at all if you're alone or not with someone you know you can trust. Your vibes can wait until you know you're safe. Keep your hands free and visible at all times if you can. It lets you react quickly and is less likely to cause others to react prematurely if you aren't presenting a possible threat.
Glad I'm not the only person aware of the black phone mirror trick. You're streets smart bro. Good shit. In the hood tho, there's a lot of things to make your spidey senses go off
My "gut feeling" is correct way too often. When I am sleeping when it's I get the feeling there's something outside right of my vision. I am iffy on ghoats, but if my gut instance is telling something. I will listen. I have a theory a mental illness is your gut telling you. There's something wrong in your gut. You might disagree.
My mom has been calling herself "street smart" for years as if it's superior to all other types of intelligence. And so one day I asked her to explain what that means and with examples and she didn't answer for a good minute until she just dodged the question entirely by getting mad at me.
That means she ain't street smart and ain't ever had an interaction in the street where she needed to be smart. Street smart means knowing how to handle urself when confronted by potentially dangerous ppl with ulterior motives. Street smart is knowing how to deal with ppl who will try to take advantage of u or worse. If u ain't been in them situations u can't possibly be street smart. If ur middle class and upwards u probably ain't very street smart unless u have lived in a rough area. Knowing exactly how to stay safe in environments where ur safety could be at risk and being able to make dangerous ppl feel scared to confront u especially when u urself ain't dangerous is the most valuable form of intelligence. U never kno when ur gunna need it, and if u ain't ever needed it u probably ain't got it. Everyone thinks they're street smart until the streets want to test that. Being street smart means being able to outsmart the streets. If u can't explain it that simply then u don't understand it.
@@yourmum8434 🙏
@@yourmum8434 street smart is such a abused term sadly, dumb luck and survivors are “street smart”
@@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus Not really they're just lucky dumb survivors. 😒
@@yourmum8434 true but just cause she cant articulate all that it dont mean she cant be street smart tho. Thats kinda the point, you dont need to be verbal or book smart though you can be both. There are alot of street smart ppl who'd answer what is street smart much more simply like "mindin your own" or "I jus pay it (mind)" etc which is much less articulate. Just because someone do something it dont mean they can explain it without probing questions. We'd need more info re mom to truly judge.
Bruh I'm from India and never had to think of any of this...... literally the whole population will collectively help you to find directions, except in rural areas and I mean the places that feel like graveyards at night time
Yeah right right that's because gps really isn't dependable sometimes
@@Disha-k4f just came to stay in India for a few weeks and i was lost for a whole hour because of gps. whoever is in charge of that is really failling
You are either a man, or from Southern India.
@@ananyaakap I'm a south indian man who lived in Mumbai for 20 years, basically which is my whole life, but I doubt gender changes anything, I have alot of female friends, only 1 of my friends has ever been in a problem where she got her purse snatched, everyone else I know is pretty safe, unlike what the media will have you believe, India is quite safe
Indian here. Yes, i agree ... So much for being called "backward" or "third world" country.
And usa calls itself the greatest country ever .. while the people there aren't even safe... such a joke.
“Grab your crotch and say phew I didn’t lose mine and smile intimidatingly” is the best advice I’ve ever heard
That tip about hands is crucial. People’s hands and their face tell their intent before they do it, as well as their body orientation, body language, and footing. Trust your gut.
Another tip is whenever you sit down somewhere, pick a seat with a wall at your back or at least somewhere where you can see the entrance to the restaurant etc, that way you can always see who walks in and out without having to twist around and be behind the curve if a commotion occurs. And if one does, always know where the exits are (there’s often a exit in the back of restaurants in the kitchen btw).
Lastly, walk with confidence and at a consistent stride, keep your shoulders back and scan the area around you. Criminals look for victims who are weak and caught off guard, they often don’t want confrontation or trouble.
The whole thing about walking with a purpose and looking like you know what you’re doing also works in a work/office setting. I’m a naturally fast walker and after about a year one of my coworkers told me they never wanna ask me to do something because I always look like I have somewhere to be. When in reality I usually didn’t and that’s just how I walk.
To add to the "exercise your legs" bit, train your legs both together, and individually. Build up to exercises like the one legged squat and try to increase your PR in the barbell squat, but please be careful when doing this as ego lifing can cause (most likely) permanent injuries. Also incorporate Nordic hamstring curls and box jumps into your routine. They will help you to run way faster and jump significantly higher, in case of an emergency where you have to zoom out. Practice sprinting as well, at least 2 times a week. It'll really help you out. Also despite what many gym bros say, do cardio. Run. Endurance based cardio will seriously help you out because you'll be able to run for a long distance. And no, it doesn't kill muscle gains.
Build up to the muscle up. It'll help you climb walls and let you escape in case you have to climb a wall. Also do rock climbing because this increases your grip strength like hell. You'll be able to climb out of a bad situation in case you need to.
Sometimes, you can't run and will have to fight. For that, knuckle push ups, explosive push ups, one arm push ups, and cable punch outs will help increase your punching power. But to maximize your chances in getting out of a fight alive, I'd recommend taking martial art and/or self defense classes. Martial arts like Krav Maga, Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun, MMA, and Boxing can be particularly effective, but basically any martial art which you can learn, learn it.
As a 15 y/o female, I will be taking your advice very seriously and practice from now on. Thank you
@@Loonaticlu You're welcome. Stay safe
⬆Stupid exercise selections by OP. They should be hack squats, trap bar deadlifts, and 100m sprints 3x/week. Box jumps, single-leg squats, and barbell squats are dangerous if you're a newbie with no trainer. You MUST spar REGULARLY to be effective in any martial art. Boxing and BJJ will go a long way. I'd avoid using high kicks because you're not Mirko Cro Cop or Anderson Silva.
@@Ou8y2k2 I don't know much about hack squats and trap bar deadlifts, so that's why I didn't include them. And yes, always do these exercises with a trainer and never do more than what you can. Thank you for your input
Wait, are there actually idiots unironically saying "don't do cardio"? I thought that was a meme, flippin eck
Keep a safe distance from people who randomly come up to you in the street. When walking on the curb, don't walk close to the cars - keep a distance! If walking in a residential area and there are potentially vicious dogs barking at you - keep enough distance to either get a good running start and look for lower walls of other houses that you can easily scale to get to safety. It probably sounds stupid, but you never know if the toddler got a hold of the remote and let's the dogs out or if the people on the inside are just tryna be cruel.
If walking at night, walk under street lights and carry a concealed weapon - a half brick wrapped in newspapers or in a lunch bag (they won't know what tf knocked them over the head), keep a powerful flash light close by to shine in the face if someone approaches you from the front.
Keep your phone on silent when out at night or a quiet street or shady area. And don't keep it in your pocket - panties, bra, side of sneaker if you're wearing long pants etc.
Also, just keep fit 😂. Sometimes all you can do it just run and run fast!
Last thing: as a woman, sometimes we're automatically easy targets. At night (if I *really* have to go out), I will wear all black, baggy clothes and pull the hood over my head to cover my long hair. Don't give away that you're a woman!
Keep safe, guys!
Here's a BIGGGG one that is more or less obvious even if it's not always possible: don't travel alone.
And no that doesn't mean attach yourself to the nearest person - that means go places with some actual friends if you can.
All my friends are fake
Not so sure about this always helping. Once got beaten up even tho there was 2 friends with me. If there's 5 people they don't give a damn about that you're not alone. Also you can't take your friends everywhere you go.
@@xtherealest that is fair. But I am glad you had two other people with you rather than just yourself. If it was just you taking a beating from 5 people, it's a lot easier for them to go overboard
I have one friend who has practically traveled all around the world alone and turned out fine. I would not discourage them from it, its their passion and they know what they're doing. But its probably the best for most people
Travelling the world for months and months solo, basically never had any problems. Travelling solo is not dangerous - if you know what you're doing.
As someone that lived on the other side of the law until his late 20's a few tips.
Keep your personal information to yourself, friends, family, work, home, vehicles (if you can help it) the less the better.
Don't park on an empty road or parking lot if you can at all help it, i would care less if you're under a street light if you're the only car around I'd just go get a hoodie and come back if i thought it was worth it.
Never walk around alone with headphones in.
If you're going to a new place dress like crap, no one will try and rob a hobo.
If its safe to do so (lots of people around) strike up a conversation with the shady group hanging around during a cigarette break. If they ask you any questions make sure to lie about money or sad situations that brought you to that area. (This actually saved me when i was visiting family in Oregon once) shortly after the conversation i was stopped by a group while i was walking back and the guys i talked with drove by, stopped and said to leave me alone, i passed with no issues.
Carry a burner wallet with nothing of value in it to give away if you get mugged.
Be aware of quick change money schemes if you deal with the public. I used to do it often to get cigarettes and gas.
Be very careful of the friends you make, and even more so of the ones you let into your life.
Beyond that, most other things are already covered in the video or in the comment section.
As a past hood scholar all these tips are on point. Situational awareness is needed everywhere
I second that and agree with you 100%!
*bonus tip* if youre a big guy in a sketchy area, cross the street to avoid a girl with earbuds in and looking angry, she will pepper spray the hell out of you. If she confronts you "HOW DARE YOU EXIST IN MY ZIP CODE etc etc etc" answer with a really flamboyant lisp. I had to do this once and it worked
As a girl tho, thank you for this.
@@jmaes7735 GIRLLL, *snap* you are fabulous.
Tbh, i feel like you can't just pepperspray a man just because he is also walking there ...
If a girl is pepper spraying people for no good reason in a sketchy area I have a feeling that'll be thing to actually get her stabbed to death
@@bartdegryse9345 at that point i'd beat the shit out of them in self-defense
For Uber you are supposed to tell them who you are. If they ask or get frustrated when you ask and say that's not how it works they are probably an Uber driver. Also, if they don't have their phone visible don't get in. You can always verify after you give your name by seeing your name in big block letters at the bottom of the app.
Also, they are lagit if they cover the bottom half of the screen when you walk up but still check. Uber drivers get scammed too.
I always say their name upon approach and wait until they say my name back
Every uber I’ve ever used asks “[My Name]?” before I even touch the car’s door handle to prove they’re my driver. Without me having to ask them.
So no, if someone out of the blue goes “that’s not how it works I don’t have to say your name” even if I say “[Driver’s Name]?” first and they say yes it’s them (because of course they would even if they weren’t), I’d back away from the car and do the inconvenient loop around to check the license plate. If you’re an uber driver and get annoyed when you’re treated with suspicion, don’t act suspicious!
@@baydiac There may be a misunderstanding here. The rider is supposed to say there name not ask what the name is for the ride. Even if they are doing that, that doesn't make it the right way. If I say (your name) all someone else has to do is say, yes that me. That is why we aren't supposed to say the name but request it. I will say I don't always follow this rule because I will know if I need to or not. If I'm in the hood yeah, if I'm picking up from the bar in downtown SD you betcha I'm asking if so and so is their name because they will stop immediately because drunk people don't do well being dropped off at random locations.
I don't really understand the confusion about this. I was in the Marine Corps and this is basic operational security. If I am in the know, I don't give information, I receive it. That is how we are supposed to operate. Giving up intimation only allows others to passively deceive you. All they have to do then is say I can get off here and that's that.
I'm not really that street smart but my job has gotten me into the habit of keeping one ear open. I can wear headphones and I'm always listening to book or music or something and this habit roled over to one night when I was walking by a sketchy place in town and heard two guys walking behind me and I turned into a gas station and spent forever looking around until I saw them leave then bought a drink and left quickly.
Probably looked like an easy target with headphones on but the one ear open thing might have saved me an unpleasant night.
Im on the habit to not use my phone in dangerous streets, go from major streets with lights 90% of the time and not wearing expensive clothing / watches at all. 😅
"Pull that stunt, and *you're* not gonna be Batman. Your *kid* is gonna be Batman."
Well God damn.
honestly looking like you know what youre doing is so underrated. like i can blend in easy with whatever and its crazy to me when people dont.
Some may actually not have the ability to fully blend in, like people with autism. I have autism myself, Im unsure to what degree I normally blend in or stand out. I have sound sensitivity and that's not something I can hide in many situations. For the most part I dont have the ability to act, like fake an emotion (but I can hide them) Im not currently feeling or make an impression.
My tip: Dont get a dudes shoes wet or messed up. Dudes will go batshit over their shoes bro. Some guy stole some of my sisters stuff in middle school and he hid in the boys restroom so my sis asked me to go get it from him. For some reason i took my water bottle and sprayed him from under the stall. I got his shoes wet or smth and he immediately popped out the stall and chased my ass like a hound. I ran away and he grabbed my shirt and ripped it. He wanted to fight but my older sis and some others calmed him down. Honestly when he was talking about fighting me it was very scary. I never was in a fight before and I hadnt had much fighting training before. I didnt know whether he was gonna throw a punch or what. I said something like "bro what are you talkin about" and "what are you mad about" because at the time I had no idea what he got so pissed about. I never expected something like that to happen that day. Respect a dudes shoes because they could cost a lot and a lot of brothers treat their shoes like one hell of a girlfriend. I take Muay Thai now and workout often. Not at the gym but my backyard gym. Still, Im a very timid and friendly guy but I look mean as hell tbh. My resting face looks angry asf but I really hate fighting people im unfamiliar with. I like fighting for fun but when there is ill feelings, I hate fighting. Its definitely important to know how to defend yourself though. Learn good defensive skills btw. And always remember the front push kick. Super good and fast defensive kick. Anyways dont ruin a ngas shoes bruh
That man lucky didn't live in my country where there's is a tradition in elementary school that you must kick your friend shoes if that shoes were new, and says its for bonding ritual between our shoes.
Definitely not fun experience about your feet getting stomped by 10+ kid, that's why i develop a thing that makes me buy kinda meh but good quality shoes even im not in elementary school anymore, that thing is traumatizing and i need new shoes every 3-4year until that thing became small to my current feet
Bitch move
don’t ruin a what’s shoes ??🤨🤨🤨
@@shalondathompson3695 niggas boi
sure buddy
People who have been physically safe for most of there lives are more likely to make foolish decisions in dangerous situations.
Watching this video just reminded me of something that happened like a month ago.
I was waiting at a trolley stop for some time, and after a while a teen showed-up on the opposite side of the tracks to do the same. We whore the only two there the entire time.
As I notice that it begins to rain a little, I get up from my seat and walk away to find cover. Not so long after, the girl finds me and asked me if there’s something wrong.
I asked her in confusion what was she talking about, and said she though something bad was going on/happen, since I just left so abruptly.
I mean, it’s a pretty good sign that she trusted you. You must have a friendly face or a gentle/non-threatening vibe!
Asking a redditor for street smarts advice is like asking a librarian how to rob a bank
You might be surprised. Lotta books written about robbery, banks, and bank robbing.
I mean, being a Reddit dweller or a nerd or anything like that doesn’t mean you can’t have experience with the street life lmao. I grew up in a bad part in my country in South America, I went to a bad school and was surrounded by thugs, but as a kid I spent my days playing Pokemon at home lol. Still in that position you have to learn how to act to survive or you’ll get eaten up in the streets. Even though I wasn’t about the street life, I had friends that were, and you have to adapt or get bullied or taken advantage of. If you are smart enough (not saying genius level smart, just keep your ass from getting punked smart) you should start internalizing shit even if you aren’t a thug.
Reddit is full of degenerates.
@@Supertaldo916yeah often the needs are the First one getting the Heat
You underestimate the demographic of people that visit that site. Serial killers/murderers/bank robbers/ etc have run, commented, posted and modded subreddits you are probably subbed to.
Another important thing to remember is the difference between being confident and being cocky or arrogant.
Confidence backed up by a good bit of caution & basic common sense can get you through a lot and save you from a lot.
Being cocky &/or arrogant doesn't make you any friends and will more than likely get you seriously hurt, robbed, killed, ect. simply because your attitude happens to piss off the wrong people.
I moved from my home town (not the safest but it tends to be quiet) to the capital of my country for college, my older brother who had already moved too 2 years before i did and when i moved he gave me 3 advices since i would move on my own (buses and walks)
1: always have change in coins or small bills, if someone stops you for money (a lot of poor people sadly) give that to them, you can make someones day or avoid a mad person try smth on you for being disrespectful or smth
2: HAVE A WRIST WATCH! Its a commons scam here for people to ask what time is it for you to take out your phone so they can steal it.
3: Use jackets with zipped pockets, they are a bit harder to get in so ppl on the bus wont try it, they can't run away fast on it, with the zipper you have more time to realize you're being robbed or they might just not try.
4: (this is smth ive gotten on my own) treat people with respect, answer in a nice tone. Ive had homeless ppl come up to me asking for money (sadly i dont often have change i use cards mostly, sorry bro) and if you hear them out and then tell them you have nothing they might just be chill and be thankful still.
Once a guy with some torn child books came up to me (me with headphones on) and when he started speaking i took them off and looked at him and he stopped and said "are you from the church?" And i said no, and he looked surprised and said "no one ever pays attention to me, thanks" and continued and tried to sell me the books, i gave him money and he told me to pick one and i said that he should keep then and try sell them to someone else so he can make more money. That really did change how i see people on the street. Not everyone will try to mug you, but still dont just be stupid and let yourself be stripped of your possessions.
I use my wrist watch when someone asks me for the time and I tap it before looking at the time so people think my watch is ready to stop working.
I'd definitely never do #4... You exposed yourself when you responded with headphones on. Aside from that I agree with the other 3
@@b00biejingles 1. They took the headphones off first, then responded. (Or at least, it's unclear what exactly prompted them to respond.)
2. That wasn't the 4th point. Point #4 was just to be nice and respectful. The headphones bit was part of the following example.
17:50
Many years ago I had been driving late at night and a car had been following behind me ...
So I proceeded to turn left, and they followed, i then turned left again and they were still behind me, at which point I started to think that was odd and tried to get a better view of the car in my mirror (I couldn't tell what kind of car , I could only see headlights)... so I turned left once more and then I looked back at the headlights following me... and that's when the flashing red and blue lights came on...
🤣🤣🤣
The officer asked if there was a reason why I had been trying to drive and hide from him....
Ummm, yeah... you were following me like some urban legend serial killer!
always look intimidating and ready to beat someone up, usually people just dont go near you.
Any reason why tho? What kinda places/people do you meet to act like that?
@@bartdegryse9345 streets
Just look confident and shit, people here pick on weak people. Learned that the hardway.
@@stiyp7485 figured 🙈😅
Ladies. Do not get so drunk you don’t know what you’re doing. Do not leave your friends. Do not leave with a random guy. If you must, take a picture of him and send it to someone. Anyone. Same as if you get in a car/taxi you’re not sure about. Take a picture and send it to someone. If the taxi/Uber/Lyft driver is making you feel uncomfortable, make a call to someone. Make a fake call if you have to just stay on the phone.
Wow, I didn’t think looking angry and serious in unsafe areas actually worked, I just did it because I thought I was likely to be robbed if I looked lost or distracted
The one about not doing something if you're being rushed is real af. Easy scam bait.
When me and my friends were walking to an apartment to a party at 1am, these guys that were walking passed us dropped something. I instictively w/o thinking and all in one motion (didn't stop my stride) picked it up, handed it to the dude, didn't look at him, kept walking, like nothing happened. It was a baseball bat and there are no baseball fields around, my friends thought I was crazy
Hell you’re
@seXi BOi We were freshman's in college and the party didn't stop until sunrise every weekend, good times lol. 2 of my friends got jumped in a random attack I wasn't there for, and one time the same yr, I didn't have any alcohol so I ended up going out alone to scavenge and found myself hanging out with a dude w/a brown bag who I eventually found out was 26, just got out of prison, was a former wrestler at the university, and wouldn't stfu about this "higher power." In hindsight this was really stupid, you wouldn't believe what happened in between (it's too random/crazy) but after a few hours the end the guy just started angrily yelling then sprinting towards this group of guys up the street where there were no streetlights. I had the bottle still in my hand and adrenaline took over and I just gtfo of there, I was afraid to look behind me, and at some point I tripped and the bottle shattered, there was probably no one there, but I didn't want to risk it and sprinted the rest of the way to my dorm.
@@pork8829 Did you get out of the house much as a kid? Lol
And that is a lesson in what, exactly?
Easy tip: don't wear good clothes, look like you got nothing.
The "Don't waste your time I'm broker than you" walk
Naked. Got it.
Dress like it’s finals week
@@bappoprottecandbappoattacc107 LOL
Crap. I've got adidas that look like some really expensive Nikes according to a ton of people apparently.
Growing up in a working class neighbourhood of a large city in South America, I was once given some tips by my father's very shady friend on how to avoid being jumped or robbed on the streets AS A MALE. He basically talked about "walking big" (chin up, wide chest, waving arms, occupying space), acting unfazed (not distracted, but not extremely alert, as if nervous), responding to staring while they measure you with non aggressive displays of manhood (sounds ridiculous, but it works: scratch your balls. Get some nice spit and spit it on the floor. Believe me, those are ridiculous, but very effective ways of saying "I'm a confident male opponent, think well before approaching me").
But the best one was: if you see a guy looking around, studying the environment and coming towards you, break the element of surprise. That's his main advantage. Ask for the time, a light, a cigarette, a dollar, whatever makes YOU approach them first, instead.
So I, 16 years old by the time (late 90s), was once returning alone around 5am from a night out and saw this guy ahead of me looking back, looking around and slowing down. His clothes and way of walking indicated he was a bit of a thug - you can tell, if you grew up near some of them. I lived there and some of my friends were like that, so I knew how they spoke and acted, but I was never that type.
He was already close by when I suddenly moved right towards him and said "hey man, got a dollar? I need to catch the bus". He was so busy looking around to check if he could jump me uninterrupted that he was caught off guard. He was very surprised and almost stuttered, not knowing what to say back to me, while I spat on the sidewalk.
Long story short, I got myself a dollar.
The best way to stay out of a fight is to stay away from drunk people.
grew up around some rough areas. was the (girl) friend that always led the group or watched from behind because i am
1: tall as hell
2: visibly muscular
3: deep and booming voice
4: was taught by a NYC mom what to do in every scenario
i can be deeply intimating when i want to be and so much so that i dont even realize it. i try to teach every one of my lady friends how they should present themselves at all times. always give off the energy that you don’t want to be effed with. when i have been approached i usually am pretty effective at making sure the person knows that they need to step off. i make sure strangers know i don’t want them to come near me. always exude confidence where ever you go. and don’t be afraid to buy that tazer baton off of amazon
(edit due to my poor english)
I’m the least street smart person, I spent every midnight walking 14miles for the last 9 years I never once considered it unsafe until my dog passed away. There were a so many times when I almost got abducted but mostly stalked. But I’d carry a knife most times or most times forget to take my phone. I’m really stupid 💀
The ones who want to fight tend too not talk much. They will just straight up go in on it. The loud talkers tend to be the more inexperienced. If a dude is straight up like calm like "well here we go then" and not scared or mad. Go in with the understanding they know it is either you are about to go to the hospital or they are, and they have made peace with that.
Honestly, just being nice to everyone when you're in a bad neighborhood has always worked for me.
Asking redditors for street tips is like asking a person on a wheelchair tips to run faster
19:52 if I ever needed to act like I didn't see anything, crying would work for me. I'm small, a girl, and I can cry on command. Good tip
I’m just gonna say this really quick… if your mechanic tells you something on your car needs fixed right now, you should probably take that seriously. Get a second opinion if you have doubts, but don’t blow that off as a sales pitch. I’m a mechanic and have made this urgent recommendation from a place of genuine concern for my customers safety and/or finances on several occasions.
Pro tip is just learn the essential components of a car, so if your mechanic says something like "your serpent belt is frayed off" you know to get that fixed asap
Recommendations are different. You can say the car is not street safe and they can refuse and have it towed elsewhere. The real issue is using pressure to get the thing done without some time to think about it
My anxiety really had most of these covered it’s crazy 😂
From experience: Another way of determining if someone is following you is to put on your right turn signal when you get close to an intersection, but don't make the turn - keep driving to the next intersection and do the same thing. Look at the car behind you in your rearview mirror. If they turned their signals on and off when you did, they're following you. It works every time.
People usually are against street smart people but with myself being street smart I can agree that this is extremely useful and true info for those not usually in situations like these. Try not to assume someone from the streets are bad because some of them witness things you'd never know about and go out of the way to inform you with tips that could possibly save your ass. That shows even people from the streets care about the privileged. Love, care, and knowledge are key my friends. Stay safe out there.
Damn. Never thought having an angry looking resting face could come in handy.
Mind your business. Don’t give anyone the time because if you pull out your phone or look away, you’ll get stabbed or get your phone taken. Maybe both. Simply put: stay out the hood if you don’t belong there. And even if you do, get out of there bro.
Classic ICP line that explains most of these:
"If the streets go quiet, it means somethin' wrong"
If you are shopping alone, especially if it's dark, always lock your car when you return your cart. Keeps someone from slipping into your backseat when your back is turned.
Jokes on them, they will enjoy the good company of my good boy Robert
For the first one, that's debatable, where I grew up (chicago) you come around looking angry and nobody knows you you may end up getting shot because they're gonna assume you're looking for someone, if you're in a more urbanized area I guess the look angry thing would work there a lot better.
So how can I be safe in Chicago then
@@kxfromga5359just be yourself
@@burnttoaster6313 I try to
real. the key is neutral but confident
Was going to say, walking into an unfamiliar area looking like you're Pulling Up is a very, very bad idea in a lot of neighborhoods
The cliche "Don't look like a tourist" is the best one I can give if you're visiting a place in a country that is not so safe or a place where you stand out and people know that you're a tourist (for example, you're a white guy traveling in Colombia). Leave the expensive clothes, accessories and technology which you wear and use in your home country at your hotel. I broke this rule and was robbed at knife point, and my friend also broke this rule, but instead of just being robbed he was drugged (w/ scopolamine), robbed and left exposed and unconscious in a remote and dangerous part of town.
Exactly. move in crowded places with cheap clothes and avoid headphones / phones in general. look like a target that aint worth it.
Wish ik the 3:30 info sooner lol. Me and my friend (both 14 f at the time) were hanging out at a playground by her apartment at night, just goofing off with her lil brother there as well, and suddenly a group of guys started coming down the hill yelling at us. One had a gun and popped off a warning shot, and my friend yelled back and they started running at us. Long story short we booked it outta there dragging the lil brother behind us and then got police escorted home after hiding for a bit since they chased us.
TLDR; 3 stupid kids at playground at night. Group of guys chased us cuz and we got police escort home
If you’re staying in a hotel/motel put something (preferably noisy and or heavy) in front of the door at night. It’s an early warning system if someone was to try and get in. Also, put a tiny piece of a tooth pick or paper or even a hair pin in any drawer or safe door when you go out. If it’s still there when you come back, nobody has been through your stuff.
I was in a motel recently (unfortunately there was nothing I could put in front of the door, scary stuff) it was in a bad part of town so I knew that I had to be extra careful. I don't ever leave my room when I'm in a motel unless I have to (i.e. to get food) what I did was hide my most important bag in the fridge and have my food trash set up and set the room up like I was doing something different, then I left a towel on the ground in front of the door, so that if someone did come into my room I would know (I'm small enough that I can squeeze through a small door gap but others would open it wider.
Never spend more time out of the room then you have to, and keep a weapon next to you while you sleep. Keep the lights on too.
Beware of the quiet guy in a confrontation. If the loudmouth is giving you shit. That’s cool. As long as he’s verbally going off you’re not getting hit. It’s his quiet psycho buddy behind him that you gotta watch for.
Watch the hands and body posture. Most people don’t know how to fight so will telegraph themselves massively.
If someone is incoherent or manic and talking absolute nonsense, don't try disagreeing with them or telling them that they're not making any sense. It'll just upset them and make it worse. Instead, smile and nod and agree with whatever they're saying until you can get out of the situation and away from them or get them help.
One summer, I was in my car with the window rolled down getting ready to drive off. I was about to take off when a man came leaned into my car window and ask me to help him with this "broke down" car across the parking lot to where I couldn't see . Something felt very off so I pretended not to understand. Then he said the same thing but in Spanish (which I can usually understand). I still pretended to not understand him but I replied to him in German, using the very little German I knew, and pretended I couldn't understand him. He got confused but continued talking in Spanish to me, but this time he was asking for money. There was a pause because I was still pretending not to understand. Then he stepped backed, and off my car, and he yelled at me shouting "I need Deutsch Marks!" I gave a fake laugh, said "Nein", and drove away.
If you ever find yourself in a bad situation like your being attacked/getting robbed ect never allow them to take you someplace else. If your going to be moved its probably going to end very badly so its time to fight for your life
If you’re in a crowd, the most powerful weapon in the world is your voice. You can yell at someone to stop doing something if there’s enough people around you. Even if nobody else jumps in to defend you, you’ll at least make the bad guy uncomfortable enough to walk out once he’s noticed that he’s the centre of attention
i mean your fists dont get any less powerful in a crowd but i get the point
17:43 - to add onto this, if you've conformed that they are indeed following you then drive to the nearest police station, most people will be scared off if you do this. A better option is to just call the police while on the road and arrive to a police station you've alerted you're coming to. That way if you don't make it, the police know to look for you, and if you do make it, the police know to look out for the car following you.
19:12 - I've seen a couple of drug exchanges (from a safe distance) and this one person started pretending that his car was broken (with his hood up and everything) but refused all offers of help. Then this car drove up next to him and they exchanged a few words. Then the guy who drove up to him went to his trunk and grabbed a bag of "tools" and put it into the other guys trunk. After that the guy went up to the hood and they presumably exchanged the money and just like that, the car was "fixed" and they drove off their separate ways. The funniest thing about this is that the cops were on the other side of the parking lot and it happened right in front of them. Moral of the story: if you saw it, no you didn't. If the police didn't want to get involved then you shouldn't either.
20:44 - my dad has been in several car accidents and he's learned, always look around a second after the lights turn green. There's always some guy who thinks he can beat the red light and if you don't spot them them, they'll hit you.
Big street tip here. Holding your phone to your ear is a sure fire way to make people not pay attention to you. Very good when you are stealing something pocket 1 thing and pay for another small thing then after getting your reciept make or recieve a fake phone call as you walk out people wont bother being suspicious.
It also helps keeping you safe if you walk around in actual video calls with friends in dangerous areas and talking to your friend with some attitude in your voice or have a pretend argument with them. It shows at the least there is a potential witness, cops could be alerted in much faster time or somebody pulling up to help you nearby, you draw attention of other bystanders, and at best case you're shoeing an aggressive/reckless energy that people are less likely to try messing with.
I walked into a movie theater once with my phone to my ear saying "Aight lets do it on wednesday. I'm walking in now ehich theater are you in?" Then when the ticket guy looked I politely said "Sorry I'm just picking up my brother he's a dumbass" and walked in.
Only time you should Not bring your phone out is when some criminal sht is going on you will get your @ss beat if somebody thinks you might be calling cops. Other than that the phone is really good for a lot of things. Eat food at restaurant, make sure to not finish all the way and ask for a drink refill so it doesn't look like you're trying to run off and when you ask for the drink refill tell the server politely you need to step outside to make a phone call real quick. Your food is not finished and another drink is coming so you seem syncere. Make a phone call on the way out and you're good. Then just make sure you never park in a spot where your license plate will be seen as you leave. If need be, park at a location not directly by the restaurant and walk a little. Also whenever you do any crime, as soon as you are away from any witnesses change your outfit/appearance. If you wore a hat take it off. If you have a different color shirt under the top layer take the top one off. If you wore glasses take them off. Only after getting away from witnesses to make sure you don't get recognised too easily later in the same day.
If you just did a big crime and feel all the anxiety trying to lay low until heat goes away go to the movie theater. You have somewhat of an alibi and also you can let your mind relax for a couple hours while planning your next steps.
Another tip, if you wear poor people clothes nobody will rob you except actual homeless guys or crckheads. Holes in your shoes and discolored shirts. If you flashing a million dollar car in the hood you're begging to be kjlled. Expensive flashy clothes or suburban clothes will just work against you, if you walking alone with fresh shoes, watch, chains on you probly gonna be walking back barefoot.
Large bills can be kept in your socks on top of your foot, same with debit cards and ID/license if you have a lot of cash on you or you going to a place you feel you might get robbed. If your wallet/purse gets taken that's fine you have the important stuff in your sock.
This next tip is kinda not practical to do intentionally but if you got it good to know, having a lot of scars on your face arms and hands makes you look more dangerous and get robbed less. Same with smoking cigarettes and being covered in tattoos
Another tip for smokers, a light is a weapon too... If you get grabbed and can reach your lighter set the mf on fire he gonna let go I promise. Fire is also really good distraction when you need a diversion for any reason like getting away with something. Cops dont havetime to pay attention to your activities or search for you or pull over cars when grammas favorite grocery store is an inferno the whole city can see.
Speaking of diversions, any crime should always be planned paired with some diversion options. Even if not necessary it just helps your chances. Like having a homie be asking workers questions or making a big scene while you leave. Or having a small jar of cockroaches releasing them off camera and then "Panicking" and having an excuse to run out the place.
Oh and pretty obvious tip but if you're in the hood neverget drunk or high unless you're alone in your own place. Your best friend brothers and sisters will still reach in your pockets if you passed out like a dummy they teaching you a lesson. Also, if the fire alarm gets pulled, get out through a window if you can, fire alarm is used to cover the sounds of kjlling and robbing. (I almost got kjlled this way) So if it goes off especially if you know somebody had a reason to be mad at you, they are either gonna come through the window themself or wait in front of your door so as all the people are rushing out not paying attention the second you unlock the door they come in and you can't yell louder than the alarm you're done for.
If you are being kidnapped and being dragged by a dude don’t resist in fact lean back toward the guy dragging you it will cause him to trip because no one expects someone to not only not fight but to push toward the person dragging them also if you are able to see while being dragged and there is someone in front of you kick their knee when it goes straight so it goes the way it isn’t supposed to because that not only hurts like shit but that dude can also no longer walk for easily a month. Basically aim for disabling blows when being attacked or kidnapped
If you ever feel like you're in danger start limping and loudly coughing, then act like you want to throw up. If anyone approaches you, yell STOP IT'S CONTAGIOUS. 😂
didn’t think I was very street smart but from living in a sketchy area my whole life, I’ve been doing all of these and hadn’t realised.
You just adapt to these things when living in some not so crime free area.
well some are common sense but yeah
If you wanna survive you adapt. Since you have adapted here you are surviving
there are no redditors with street smarts lmao
Living in Detroit & walking the streets as a youth has really taught me how to read people well.
If you are walking the streets & a stranger glances your way & you seem to have taken up their attention, be wary & alert of where they are. One night after me & my sister got home @12am, we feed these cats in this vacant bldg near our apartment. As we were about to go in, this guy was walking up the sidewalk & he just seemed like his attention stuck with us for some reason & this made me uneasy. He passed the bldg & my dog wondered in the direction the guy went. My sister went in the bldg while I stayed outside.
As I was watching my dog, I saw his head raise up & he was just staring at something. I knew something was up.
So right when my dog made his way back towards me, the strange guy was following behind him. Immediately I placed my hand inside my jacket, clutching my firearm.
The guy passed me & he went at least 20 ft behind me & stood in the field smoking a cig while staring at me. Moments later my sister came out & I stood in front of her & mouthed “behind me” & she instantly noticed the strange guy behind me. So as we headed through the broken fence leading to our apt, the guy started walking but went in the opposite direction.
This was a strange encounter & a week later I found out this was a weirdo that lived in our bldg
Lol
In dodgy areas at night, cycling on the road is much safer than walking on the pavement. I once had to trek a few miles through a rough area of London at night (long story as to why) I was young at the time and felt very uneasy whilst I was walking. Felt I was pushing my luck a bit. Luckily I passed a bike station and cycled the rest of the journey. Just felt so much safer. Not only are you on the road so you're less likely to actually cross paths with someone. But because you're going so much faster than walking pace, if you were unlucky enough to pass someone who wanted to rob you they physically don't have enough time to intercept you.
One time I could hear a group of kids shouting profanity and saying "they will stab your mum" my friends didn't care. We started walking to the cinima to watch incredibles 2 and I took a glance to see the same group following us, I told my friends and they told me I was being paranoid and they decided to go to food place to get food. I said no and told them I will go to the cinima and wait for them since it was short walk and from previous experience, they would just make things worst. I was walking and could hear footsteps so I took a look back and to see the group right behind me. I booked it and ran to the cinima and hid inside. I later saw the same group outside the cinima with one wearing a mask and he flipped me off, one of the workers noticed this and looked at me and I was shaken. When my friends came the group asked them to ask if I could come outside as they wanted to talk to me but I didn't and we just watched the movie, they didn't bother to stay like 2 hours waiting and were gone when we headed home.
I kinda got use to always looking around with headphones on me but not playing anything, picking up signs and seeing who's a threat and where to go in case of escape. Even when not looking at people I get hassled by people for just walking.
I just did this one the other day: if a car is creeping or you think it might be following you, stop and post up for a min next to a parked car, maybe lean against something for a min and watch traffic as it drives by. The parked car adds an obstacle between them being able to get to you. (I am a small, easily kidnap-able female, and yes, its happened before.)
Pro street tip. Try not to need them. Seriously. If haven't already had the life that required learning them then do your best to stay away from places that you'd need them.
So what I’ve learned:
- Walk confidently and with purpose. You want to make it look like you know where you’re going. Head up, eyes forward.
- Be subtle, look with your eyes and not your head
- Watch your back, lock your doors, and always look for an escape
- Mind your business, you don’t want to get involved at all and eye contact/witnesses will do just that
- Always watch for the safe areas, women and children, big open streets to walk to your destination instead of the sidewalks
- Similarly, if the area changes vibe real quick, then remember the previous tips whilst you get out real quick
- Train cardio
Overall, be subtle, act confident, always look for an escape, read the vibe of the area, and mind your business.
Don’t pull your phone out if someone asks you for the time. Look around to see if you can see a clock instead, but don’t take your eyes off them. First they’ll ask you for the time, then they need to make a call. Every time. Being courteous is how opportunists are given valuables willingly.
One time this dude asked me the time. I was wearing a wristband that people have confused for a watch before, so I politely told him it was just that, not a watch. Regular people would take this as indication I couldn't give them the time, but he just acknowledged my hint and asked again "but what time is it?" Seems like he was expecting me to pull out my phone which would make the whole wristband dialogue pointless. I had to flat out say "I don't have it".
The only times I use my phone to give people the time are when I'm already using it when they ask.