Whenever you take public transport try to sit in full view of other travellers and/ or public transport staff and try not get involved into public order offences that have nothing to do with you. If some scumbag wants to smoke in a non smoking area of the train etc, let the transport security deal with it because that's their job and they are trained to do it better. Often our ego takes over and we think its our divine right to step in and tell some youth that he should be doing this or should not be doing that, buts its not your right unless you want an altercation with them, saty out of it.
Displaced aggression is probably behind many unsolicited attacks in society, make the decision not to trigger it or you are likely to become the focus for his displacement. Im not trying to justify actions of reprobates. I have no sympathy with these attackers but I do understand their mentaility and how it is going to affect you step uninvited, into their world. If you feel that you must have your say at least be ready for the consequences of your actions.
Always keep in company whenever possible, as you are far less likely to be attacked whilst with a group of people. Attackers mostly prey on the lone victim. Like the cheetah hunting the antelope the hunter preys on those that are detached from the herd.
When you have to walk alone down a dark or empty street, stick to the edge of the path, away from secluded doorways and entries. These are favourite haunts for attackers. The harder you make it for someone to attack you, the more likely he is to "select" another, more vulnerable victim.
Avoid areas, nightclubs, pubs,etc. that have a reputation for violence. To frequent these places is to court trouble. You'd practically have to be a recluse to not know the rough bars in your own city, so avoid them, let the rough inhabit the rough bars, you stick to places where violence after a beer isn't as perfunctory as a mint after dinner. The danger often occurs when you are in a city that you are not familiar with, perhaps on holiday or visiting a friend. If you are not sure ask someone. In most cities and towns the people are almost perversely proud of their rough bars and won't hestitate to point them out to you like silver cups in a trophy cupboard.
First response is always avoidance, if you don't frequent the shitholes you're less likely to encounter shit.
Face the traffic when walking, whenever possible. If a driver tries to pick you up or forces you into your car, in your escape you will be running in the opposite direction. Make your way quickly to the nearest lighted or inhabited area, and try to get on the opposite side of the street. This will make it harder for the attacker should he contemplate trying again. Don't change routes if doing so means placing yourself in a more vulnerable position or area.
Kerb crawlers generally beckon their intended victims to the car. Never move near to the car, be curt and do not engage in any conversation with anyone in the car other than what is necessary. If they ask directions, and you decide to help, do so from a safe distance. Never move closer to the car. Shawcross, the American serial killer and mass rapist, often entrapped his victimsby beckoning them to his car and then dragging them through the open window. He often drove off with them half in and half out of the window, stopping his car some several hundred yards down the roadand bundling them into the back seat, usually knocked senseless and defenceless. He'd then drive them to a secluded area to rape and kill them. Whilst we warn our children of the dangers of car abduction we very rarely heed the same advice ourselves.
Never accept a lift from a stranger, as your vulnerability is greatly heightened when you do so.
Source -: Dead or Alive by Geoff Thompson
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