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Someone who is going to harm you is looking for a good potential victim. They want to choose someone who is not paying attention Christian Louboutin Chiara 100mm Beige. One way of choosing someone is to distract them for just a split second.
There are many ways to distract someone and a very popular method is to ask someone for the time. Think of it. How often have you been walking down the sidewalk and someone will stop you and ask for the time? Almost always you look down at either your watch or cell phone Christian Louboutin Elisa 100mm. The moment you look down they can close the distance and either grab or strike you.
Why does this work? This distraction technique works because we are programmed to be polite and helpful. When someone asks for help it is not natural for most people to be suspicious and the assailant knows this Christian Louboutin Peep-Toe pump black. Also, they are one step ahead knowing their intentions where you are all of a sudden caught off guard with this seemingly innocent request.
What is the solution? You can either just keep walking and ignore the person or you could give the time. Most people I have taught feel an obligation to give the time. Why? It always comes back to people being too polite. You have never seen this person before and you will likely never see them again. I am not saying be rude but just keep walking.
If you decide to give the time be sure to keep at a safe distance and bring your watch or cell phone up to eye level before giving the time. This allows you to keep them in your sight. If they close the distance be sure to get out of the situation as quick as possible. There is no reason they need to be close to get the time.
In future articles I will discuss other popular distraction techniques. Until then Keep Safe!
