it's about being proactive:
have your keys ready BEFORE you get to the door, so nobody runs behind you while you are fumbling around for them
look under the car as you approach it, so you can see if anyone is under it. Once you get to the car, look in the back seat.
walk a few feet away from walls, so you have visibility around the corner before you get to it
if you get into a situation, try to look calm and diffuse it verbally
etc, etc. proactive awareness.
i'm nobody...i'm nobody. i'm a tramp, a bum, a hobo... a boxcar and a jug of wine... but i'm a straight razor if you get to close to me.
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