Common sense is honestly one of your biggest allies in life as well as when it comes to personal safety and security. Avoiding a dangerous situation is the perfect form of a self-defense and this can often be done just by keeping your head up high and observing your surroundings. The general principle is not to look like a victim or an easy target, but also to project an air of confidence around you. Knowing the area as well as the people who frequently pass by can be extremely advantageous and allow you to feel comfortable while staying vigilant.

1. Best Common Sense Advice for
Staying Safe
A presentation by Your Greatest
Protection (dot) com

2. The Idea Behind Avoiding Trouble
• Common sense is one of your biggest allies in life as well
as when it comes to personal safety and security.
• Avoiding a dangerous situation is the perfect form of a
self-defense and this can often be done just by keeping
your head up high and observing your surroundings.
• The general principle is not to look like a victim or an
easy target, but also to project an air of confidence
around you.
• Knowing the area as well as the people who frequently
pass by can be extremely advantageous and allow you to
feel comfortable while staying vigilant.

3. While Walking…
• In general, try to stay on well-traveled streets.
This obviously means that one should avoid
taking a shortcut through wooded areas, parking
lots, or alleys. This is basically avoiding those
areas that have a bad reputation or just seem
like they are bound to give you trouble.
• Remaining modest can be a very good thing if
you are afraid of getting robbed. Just don't flash
large amounts of cash or other tempting items
such as expensive jewelry or designer clothing.

4. While Walking…
• A lady should carry a purse close to her body, not
dangling by the straps. As for the gentlemen – make
sure to keep your wallet in an inside coat or front
pants pocket, not a back pocket. This also goes for
your smartphone device as these electronic gadgets
are very popular targets.
• While it is not something that falls under the
category of “common sense”, we highly advise that
you carry a personal alarm or personal protection
device such as pepper spray, stun gun or Taser
handy, if they are legal in your state.

5. While Walking…
• If you are about to buy something make sure you
have your money ready. The same goes for your
house and car key – have them in hand before
you reach the door.
• What if you have reason to believe someone is
following you? As seen in the movies, the best
way to test this is to switch direction or cross the
street. Walk toward an open store, restaurant, or
lighted house, any place where there are people.

6. While Driving a Motor Vehicle…
• First of all, you need to always know where you
are going and what the best ways of getting there
are. This will allow you to make decisions on the
fly with better confidence.
• Having enough gas is essentially and really
“common sense”, especially if you are traveling
on the open road.

7. While Driving a Motor Vehicle…
• A lot of car thefts happen when you least expect
them. Always roll up the windows and lock the
car doors, even if you're coming right back.
Check inside and out before getting in.
• While there is no “rational explanation”,
experience has thought us that it is best to avoid
parking in isolated areas. Be especially alert in
lots and underground parking garages. Parking
in areas that are well-lit and have a lot of people
passing-by are ideal spots.

8. While Driving a Motor Vehicle…
• If you think you are being followed then the best
strategy is that you don't head home or lead the
person to an area that is important to your daily life.
For example, don’t head home; don’t head towards
the office or your child’s kindergarten or school.
Instead switch direction and try to see if the same
vehicle is still following you. If so, then drive to the
nearest police or fire station, gas station, or other
open business to get help.
• Don't pick up hitchhikers and don't hitchhike – this
just isn’t safe at all!

9. Thanks your for reading!
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