True self-defence begins long before any actual physical contact: awareness of yourself, your surroundings, and your potential attacker's likely strategies.
All of us, especially women, have this gift. Use it to your full advantage. Avoid a person or a situation which does not "feel" safe–you’re probably right.
The self-defense program should include simulated assaults, with a fully padded instructor in realistic rape and attack scenarios, to allow you to practice what you’ve learned.
Even if he promises not to hurt you. Yell for help, throw a rock through a store or car window–do whatever you can to attract attention. And if the criminal is after your purse or other material items, throw them one way while you run the other.
Many women worry that they will anger the attacker and get hurt worse if they defend themselves, but statistics clearly show that your odds of survival are far greater if you do fight back. Aim for the eyes first and the groin second.
Pepper spray can be a useful tool. However, never depend on any self-defence tool to stop an attacker. Trust your body and your wits, which you can always depend on in the event of an attack.
The primary way to prevent a home invasion is simply to never, ever open your door unless you are certain you know who's on the other side.
防止引狼入室的最重要的方式其實很簡單——除非能確信門外邊的人是誰,否則永遠不要開門。
8. Don't appear to be traveling alone.
不要讓人看出來你是獨自一人旅行
If someone approaches you and asks, "Is this your first time in Atlanta?" respond with "No, we visit often. We love it here!"
如果有人跟你搭話:“這是你第一次來亞特蘭大嗎?”你要說:“不是啊,我們常來。我們都非常喜歡這兒!”
9. Choose your accommodations carefully.
認真選酒店
Choose a national hotel chain with a good safety record. Some hotels now offer women-only floors. Ask for a room above the ground floor, near the elevator, and away from emergency exits and stairwells.
Just be wary of the new friends you make, especially anyone not introduced by a business associate. Don't socialize with strangers. Limit your alcohol consumption.