SELF-DEFENCE TRICKS: What to do when...
By izaman05
@izaman05 (33)
Malaysia
July 6, 2008 1:09pm CST
YOU'RE BEING HARRASSED ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Whether it's the menacing words of five blokes on the bus, or one creep who's
not-so-accidentally knocking your boobs while standing next to you on the train,self-defence begins with the right mental attitude.
"Women give themselvesthe wrong messages, such as 'I don't want to make a scene or I might make them angry', which stop them from doing what they should do to avoid a situation from escalating." "If some one ask you questions and you're uncomfortable, rather than pretend not to hear them, tell them that you're uncomfortable.Be clear about what is you want them to stop doing, without put-downs or rudeness. Creating space between you and the offending person is a powerful and direct way to stop harassment. Just get up and move."It's inportant to stay in control-approach another person, ask if you can sit with them and let them known what's going on. Whatever the situation, report it to the driver, transport company or police.
STAY-SAFE-TIPS: "Be aware of the timetables, change your routine, sit near others and aim for the aisle seat so you don't have to push past everyone.""Keep you mobile phone handy and if you ever need to, press the emergency button and call the guard."
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@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
7 Jul 08
here in Australia we used to have this self defence instructor on TV showing the tricks of self defence and he said one of the best things people can do and he said his daughters whom are all trained still use this... to get an old film cannister or some small container and fill it with ordinary cooking pepper and carry it with you at all times, if you are out walking or somewhere you find yourself alone and you feel uneasy, have your little pepper container on the ready if someone attacks you or whatever flip the lid and throw the pepper in his face...I take one of these with me when i go for a walk and it does make me feel a little safer...
@izaman05 (33)
• Malaysia
8 Jul 08
If you are out walking or somewhere you find yourself alone and you fell uneasy,have your little pepper container with you and if someone attack at you, this can be used but if you're being harassed on public transport, this trick can't be used,for example if you throw the pepper to his face it could hit other person face.
