I don't know if this is exactly the right place to put this...but it's in the forum about life, staying safe helps you stay alive, so you know.

So, there's a lot of dangerous stuff in the world. Whether it's going out at night, meeting shady people at anime conventions, or just driving. I'm interested to hear how all of you guys stay alive and unharmed.

(Ohgod that sounds morbid...it's not supposed to.)

i would say always have friends there to stick by so that you can't be alone or get someone who you think is older to go with 

I think you should not assume that you can defend yourself.

I know a lot of teenage girls just think, "if someone tries to rape me, I'll beat them up." This is untrue...men are physically stronger than women, that's a fact, and most teenage girls are very weak, and would not be able to fight someone off. Don't put yourself in a position of risk because you think you'll be able to get out.

that is true....

the best thing for girls so to take some defence classes and also bring a bottle of pepper spray. or girls can kick the guy's private part and just run  

one thing a teacher taught us was...if you are going to your car or to your home...carry your key between your fingers so if someone approaches you from in front of you, you can jab the key in their eye

- Any small or big 'weapon' can be used :D

- I usually take someone with me

- Always carry my cellphone with me ..I'm not really sure if that can really save you..Unless you call the cops on time XD

- I don't leave my guard down.

hmm..That's all I can think of right now.

If something happens, YELL for HELP! Don't just scream =_=

Eiko_EvilT wrote: - Any small or big 'weapon' can be used :D - I usually take someone with me - Always carry my cellphone with me ..I'm not really sure if that can really save you..Unless you call the cops on time XD - I don't leave my guard down. hmm..That's all I can think of right now.

with the cell phone part...if you just call 911 and put it in your pocket or purse and scream or something to let them know you are in trouble....they can most likely track your cell phone

kanonxbou47 wrote: I think you should not assume that you can defend yourself.

I somewhat disagree. If you belive like you can defend yourself, if you act like you can defend yourself, you are less likely to be a target. If you belive in yourself, walk with you back straight, with steady steps, looking ahead you are def less likely to be a target. That doesn't mean you should take stupid risks like enetring a park all alone in the middle of night of course. But statistics shows that the targets are for the most part people with bad posture, who looks unsure, looks down the ground or seems to be somplace else in mind and have her guard let down. So have conficence! And never show sign of fear!

yoshiko__ness wrote: If something happens, YELL for HELP! Don't just scream =_=

I've heard this is not very effective. People are afraid of the word help, they will ignore your call for help. They might call the police, but you probably need help NOW. However if you instead shout "It's a fire!!" people will run to your rescue. i guess people aren't so afraid of fire as they are of evil people.

Unfortunately yelling the word help does not always work. I have seen people completely ignore or walk past people. A while ago there was a sickening piece in the newspaper where this elderly man had fallen down and instead of helping, somebody took a photo on their mobile. I think a lot of places now run self-defence courses, which can help. But I tend to stick to places where I know there are lots of people and sometimes I even get my husband to take me places if I don't feel safe on my own.