“The most dangerous among us come dressed as angels, and we learn too late they are the devil in disguise.” This quote by author Carlos Wallace can pretty much sum up the world we live in, especially for many women.
Day in and day out, they worry about potential dangers while going through their daily routines, which oftentimes aren’t readily noticeable. As a result, many of them have resorted to unorthodox, even “unhinged” methods to keep themselves safe.
We’ve collected these responses from a recent TikTok post. Ladies, feel free to chime in with your own tips!
#21
Always trust ur gut feeling even if there is no logical reason to feel that way. Don’t feel like taking the stairs or parking somewhere then don’t. Get the ick from someone then steer clear of them
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101points
#22
Almost got trafficked driving home. call 911, don’t EVER STOP DRIVING NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS. Keep going even if they ram your car, do NOT stop, you are not overreacting, they aren’t drunk, DONT STOP
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95points
#23
Don't tell strangers your name. it's literally ok to lie to strangers
92points
#24
coworker once told me not to keep a bat in my car, but a bat, glove, and a ball. going for a bat can be spun as a premeditated attack, but if you jave the whole set you can argue you were gonna play
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89points
#25
When you’re out in public look around. Stop being in them phones. Saved me a few times.
89points
#26
Don’t post your kids or family on social media. And really limit what you share out there. The internet is full of everyone including bad people
85points
#27
I was approached and knew he was going to attack me..I said dont I know your mother from church...the confusion on his face gave me enough time to run away
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84points
#28
anytime an Uber driver asks if I have a man I say "I am one 🙂" quietest rides ever
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77points
#29
If someone is trying to kidnap you just lay down. It’s gonna take both hands of the attacker so you can scream. It will cause a scene. Best advice from a police officer!
76points
#30
I keep men’s shoes outside my front door so it looks like a big dude lives here.
75points
#31
when driving, never go as soon as the light turns green. intersection collisions are more common than you think!
74points
#32
Idk if it’s saved my life, but if someone starts acting funny in parking lots I pull out my phone and “answer” my “bf” and scream at him “YOU HAVE MY LOCATION WHERE TF DO YOU THINK I AM, MARCUS?”
73points
#33
Stay off your cell phone in parking lots. You are distracted and aren’t paying attention. A lot of people with bad intentions park and wait for women
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71points
#34
Never let them pick you up from your house. Never let anyone know where you live , till you know you can trust them.
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65points
#35
I bought a Purge clown mask balaclava that I wear when I have to walk alone in the dark. I look unhinged and no one messes with me
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64points
#36
If you're single & meeting a new guy, always arrive early, sit at the bar & tell the bartender "If I order a (insert whatever drink) he's making me uncomfortable!" For me it's a Dirty Martini
64points
#37
Decide not to die when you’re attacked and don’t waiver on that decision
61points
#38
I worked at a bar and I would carry my tips in a to go box so if I got robbed they would think it was just left overs.
61points
#39
Dude here. palm strikes hit harder than fists aim for eyes, throat or groin or whatever hes not covering up. learn how joints work make them bend the wrong way. Also you can break a pen15 look it up
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60points
#40
Listen to me. ANYTHING that will fit into an ear canal can and should be used in an ear canal to save your life. No one ever thinks to protect their ears when you start swinging
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59points
