But before it comes to that, there are some things you can do to make the environment around you safer, or at least minimize the risk of ending up in a dangerous situation. Such seemingly unimportant things, like how and where you park your car or what seat you choose on public transport, can actually work to your advantage.\n

We found some tips that might help make your everyday life a\u00a0bit safer and also make you more aware of\u00a0possible dangers. We\u00a0hope you\u2019ll find these tips useful.\n\n

1. Walk away from walls.\n\n
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When you\u2019re approaching a\u00a0blind corner, create some\u00a0space\u00a0between yourself and the wall. This will give you more time to\u00a0make smart choices if\u00a0there\u2019s someone waiting to\u00a0attack you. You might also be\u00a0able to\u00a0notice them before they do\u00a0anything and give you an\u00a0opportunity to\u00a0run away. Always be\u00a0aware and look around to\u00a0check for possible danger.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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2. Park your car in\u00a0reverse.\n\n
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In\u00a0a\u00a0parking lot,\u00a0back into the spot\u00a0when you arrive. You\u2019ll be\u00a0calm and you\u2019ll have enough time to\u00a0get out of\u00a0it\u00a0later\u00a0on. In\u00a0contrast, there could be\u00a0a\u00a0situation when you need to\u00a0leave in\u00a0a\u00a0hurry, possibly stressed and scared, and it\u2019ll be\u00a0harder to\u00a0do\u00a0if\u00a0you\u2019re parked head-in.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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3. Know where to\u00a0park.\n\n
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As\u00a0difficult as\u00a0it\u00a0might be\u00a0to\u00a0find a\u00a0free parking space, it\u00a0could be\u00a0worth it\u00a0to\u00a0spend a\u00a0little extra time trying to\u00a0find a\u00a0safe spot. Choose a\u00a0space that is\u00a0well-lit. This will make it\u00a0less likely for someone to\u00a0choose you as\u00a0their target because it\u2019s easier to\u00a0hide if\u00a0it\u2019s dark and you can\u2019t see your car or\u00a0what\u2019s behind it\u00a0very well.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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4. Check your car.\n\n
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Before you enter your car,\u00a0check\u00a0everywhere around it\u00a0from a\u00a0distance to\u00a0make sure that no\u00a0one is\u00a0hiding there. Also, don\u2019t forget to\u00a0bend down and check under your car. Once you\u2019re done with the outside, make sure to\u00a0check the inside too.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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5. Carry a\u00a0flashlight.\n\n
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Keeping a\u00a0powerful flashlight in\u00a0your purse can come in\u00a0handy in\u00a0different situations. For\u00a0example, if\u00a0you\u2019re walking somewhere at\u00a0night, a\u00a0flashlight is\u00a0a\u00a0better option than the light on\u00a0your phone if\u00a0you want to\u00a0light the way. Firstly, a\u00a0flashlight is\u00a0less appealing to\u00a0robbers than your phone. Secondly, if\u00a0someone attacks you, you can use the flashlight to\u00a0hit the attacker or\u00a0to\u00a0signal for help when you can\u2019t yell or\u00a0make a\u00a0phone call.\n
Apart from that, a\u00a0flashlight can be\u00a0used to\u00a0blind the attacker and give you time to\u00a0run away. That\u2019s why when you\u2019re staying at\u00a0a\u00a0hotel, it\u2019s always a\u00a0good idea to\u00a0keep a\u00a0flashlight next to\u00a0your bed.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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6. Ask workers not to\u00a0announce your room number.\n\n
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When you\u2019re checking in\u00a0at\u00a0a\u00a0hotel, ask the front desk employee to\u00a0write down your room\u00a0number\u00a0on\u00a0a\u00a0piece of\u00a0paper instead of\u00a0saying it\u00a0out loud because someone might overhear\u00a0it. If\u00a0for some reason\u00a0they\u00a0announce it\u00a0anyway, there\u2019s no\u00a0shame in\u00a0asking for another room and explaining that it\u2019s important that no\u00a0one hears it\u00a0this time.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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7. Ask for 2\u00a0sets of\u00a0keys.\n\n
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If you\u2019re traveling alone, ask for 2 sets of keys at the reception desk when you check-in, if possible. People around you will think you\u2019re traveling with someone and, therefore, aren\u2019t an easy target. You could even mention that to the hotel employee and for others to hear.\n\n\n
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8. Carry a\u00a0door stop.\n\n
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Unfortunately, hotel locks aren\u2019t always reliable. They could be\u00a0easy to\u00a0pick, and in\u00a0the event that a\u00a0key gets lost or\u00a0possibly stolen, the locks aren\u2019t always replaced. So, for extra safety, use a\u00a0door\u00a0stopper\u00a0when you\u2019re taking a\u00a0shower, sleeping at\u00a0night, or\u00a0at\u00a0all times when you\u2019re inside.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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9. Know where to\u00a0stand in\u00a0an\u00a0elevator.\n\n
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\u00a0If\u00a0there\u2019s enough space in\u00a0the\u00a0elevator\u00a0and you can choose where to\u00a0stand, stand next to\u00a0the control panel with your back to\u00a0the sidewall. That way, you\u2019ll be\u00a0able to\u00a0see everyone in\u00a0the elevator as\u00a0opposed to\u00a0if\u00a0you were facing the exit and your back were turned to\u00a0the people standing behind you. If\u00a0a\u00a0suspicious person enters, push as\u00a0many buttons as\u00a0possible and get off right awa\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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10. Choose the right seat on\u00a0public transport.\n\n
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If it\u2019s not too crowded and you have the opportunity to choose where to sit on public transport, take your time and do just that. It\u2019s better to choose an aisle seat near the driver. This way, you can avoid being cornered and get out more easily if someone bothers you. It\u2019s also not a good idea to stand near the exit because when the doors open, someone could grab your purse.\n\n
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Have you ever heard of\u00a0these tips or\u00a0put them to\u00a0use? Do\u00a0you think there are other points that should be\u00a0added to\u00a0this list?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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