Safety Tips to Save your Life

[@greendayrocker411]

I work in a jewelry store and my manager gave me a great tip that I use at work but it can be applied if you are out in public. If someone is talking to you and giving the creep vibe (you think they might harm you/steal) and you CAN'T get away (ex. at work, on a bus) comment on their appearance. Say "That's a cool skull tattoo on your arm" or "I really like your short blonde hair". This will usually freak them out if they are planning something because now they know you are memorizing how they look so if you had to report them to the police you have an accurate description of them.

[@suzannesadiiqa]

Doesn't help if the decide to kill you to stop you identifying them though.

[@olivia1910]

Courtney Leonard yeah but creeps will probably think you're flirting with them haha

[@justsomerandominternetuser6379]

Thanks this is really smart

[@Alirose813]

A decoy wallet is such a smart idea, definitely going to get on that.

[@kaitlynld4871]

I wanted to add a couple more safety things I do: I look in the back seat before I get into my car. Don't open the garage door until you are in the car with it locked. Watch your garage door go down in your mirrors and don't unlock and get out until it is closed all the way. If I'm coming home to an empty house even if everything looks ok from the outside I call someone to stay on the line while I walk in and check it out. LOCK your doors when you're pumping gas and don't get gas when it is dark out, even if its early morning. Gas up when your tank is half-full so you don't get caught on empty at an unsafe time. More safety: If there is an intruder in your house or you are being attacked and you have 911 on the line shout out any identifying features. One of the safety apps I have is called circle of 6 where you save six contacts and with one tap it can send a message to all of them with your location if you're on a date or something and you get a weird feeling.If you're on a date and you go to the bathroom or something order a fresh drink when you come back and don't touch the one you left at the table. If you're going out with someone or you're going to their house text their full name, number, and address to a friend and let your friend know "if you don't hear from me in x time call the police". Have a code word with friends or family to signal them if an attacker makes you call them to say you're alright. Have a password with your kids for picking them up from school or off the bus. These tips won't stop all violence because a lot of the time it comes from someone you're already close to that you trust, but being vigilant could help protect you.

[@bananaelf]

+Kaitlyn LD (Kaitthulhu) I appreciate the extra tips! Thank you!

[@josiedavidson6261]

while your in the car in the garage point your mirrors down to your tires blindspot

[@AMC-eq3jr]

Rule #1 Don't listen to the politicians (liars) and police (politicians) Rule #2 Read #1 Neither talk about survival and self preservation. Being with several people does not make it safer. - There are countless examples of groups of people killed by one gunman. Never get scared when a gun is pointed at you especially for women. Being kidnapped is to a woman's advantage, but don't get handcuffed. BEING SCARED causes mental paralysis, resulting in getting handcuffed..................Kidnappers use your FEAR to their advantage, and you can turn your FEAR to your advantage. There are numerous situations where the victim was taken to a motel (through the front door) and raped................FEAR kills.

[@francescalanigan-meade9615]

RANDOM ADD ON TIP; if you're screaming out, Scream FIRE! not Help, because people randomly scream help all the time, whereas people will hear Fire and instantly look to help :)

[@kaitlynld4871]

I wanted to add to the part about getting pulled over: Even if it looks like a normal cop car, especially at night and especially if you are the only two cars on the road, TURN on your hazard lights and CALL 911. Do NOT pull over until you get to a public well lit place like a gas station. Tell the dispatcher your location and any identifying info on the car if you can see it. If you can catch the license number or the number on the car itself give it to the dispatcher and when the "officer" approaches ask for their name and badge number THROUGH the window and keep your doors locked until the dispatcher confirms that your guy is legit. It is completely within your rights to do all of that and you won't get in trouble. Also, if it seems like ANY car is following you, take a few more turns than normal (but don't get lost), and do not go home or to work. If the car keeps following you take note of their license plate and the color/type and call 911. If you know where the police or fire station is, drive there and usually that will scare them off as well. If you see a drunk driver or suspicious vehicle, call 911. If someone approaches you in a parking lot saying they need help, someone is injured in their car, especially if you can't see the person do not go with them alone. Go back into the store and get back up and call 911.

[@jessiefalcon9581]

Great video! Also, a creep does not always look really shady or creepy. When I was about 15 or 16, I was visiting Portland and my older sister and I were on a crowded bus and this dude- in a nice suit- asked my sister and I if we wanted to get off the bus with him. He asked about three times and every time he got more aggressive. That situation has always stuck with me. So, even if they look normal, you never know, they too might want to eat your organs.

[@Qcknd]

+Jessie Falcon That sounds really awful, thanks for sharing though, that's really good advice!

[@candiceendress77]

I have never thought about these issues. this really opened my eyes. thanks for making this

[@cassidygowins3603]

I agree!!

[@candiceendress77]

+cassidy ebert Cassidy! hey

[@cassidygowins3603]

+Candice Endress Hahaha I didn't finish the video yet but so far they're pretty valid points

[@youreboring4600]

I had a girl ask to use my phone once and because we were in a quiet area I put my phone on speaker, and let the girl talk while I held onto my phone really tight!! Its so sad that most of these are necessary! but I am so getting a decoy wallet!!

[@RedLovelyRed]

YELL from your stomach, don't scream. It's much louder and more powerful sounding (if that makes sense) My aunt teaches self defense and she taught us to take a step back from the person advancing and put your hand out and yell something like "stop!" or "Halt!" and this indicates that you are ready to defend yourself and a make a fuss if needed but would rather not fight.

[@meghan1792]

"Hey, they were pretty cute when they walked in. I'd love to eat their organs."

[@emmadarling100]

My main one is to walk on the outside of the footpath by the road not on the inside by buildings or hedges or whatever, so that if someone approaches you, you can run into the road (avoiding traffic obviously) but they cannot corner you or trap you by a building. I've travelled quite a bit and thought I was quite savvy but some of these things would have never entered my mind, like saying personal details out loud, and throwing your wallet etc. if someone asks for it bc I would always say just hand it over but that's a really good tip. I've recently moved to a new city for University which is a lot bigger than my home town so I will definitely keep these tips in mind and share them with friends.

[@lesliesuee96]

I got chills when you talked about the lady that stopped the other lady in the train station omg

[@trumpetpuppy68]

In addition to looking at the area around your car and under your car, always make sure to look in the backseat and the floor to make sure no one is hiding in your car.

[@Glowingjade]

Thank you for posting this video. I had a small encounter this evening which was basically harmless, but I was taking a bath while by myself at home and my boyfriends grandmother let herself in. I got so scared but was glad it was her and not some random person. I'm going to make sure my doors are locked at all times and have my porch light replaced so I can leave it on and hopefully deter randoms who might think no one is home. we live in a very scary world and we need to watch out for ourselves, thank you for reminding us

[@megrfern]

so... are u gonna tell the crazy roommate story

[@eilishfitzgerald7475]

When I'm walking home from my bus stop, I take my keys and intertwine them in my fingers. Also, if you're somewhere and someone pulls a gun out, run in a zig zag motion. My grandpa was a karate master here and he taught my mom that the elbow is the strongest part of the body.

[@meredithdoubleu]

+eilish fitzgerald they have key rings that you can put around your fingers as protection. theyre in the design of a cat face and your fingers go through the eyes - the ears are super sharp and could definitely really hurt someone. i used to do the key thing but decided to just grab one of those keychains instead

[@meredithdoubleu]

off amazon! there are a ton of them on there. i got a small one so that it doesnt look massive on my keys and fits nicely in my hand. yeah it wont kill anyone or severely hurt them, but getting jabbed in the face/eyes, chest, balls, or even stomach would definitely hurt someone enough to back off (hopefully) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014L0WWK0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

[@emyemyemyyyy]

meredithemmaw They’re illegal some places! I’ve heard the plastic ones are pretty trash and don’t work well, they bend too easily, and the metal ones are considered brass knuckles so be careful

[@can-ws8hn]

Intertwining keys with your fingers won't work. Honestly i don't think the zig zag won't work when it comes to guns considering the fact that you are still close to that person so they would still be able to shoot you.

[@MLeeT21]

This was a great video. My roommates and I have had far too many nightmare situations just this semester. Just last Thursday I was walking home and there was a creepy guy parked in our driveway and he got out and disappeared somewhere behind our house. I just called my roommate and kept walking down the street.

[@Qcknd]

+MLeeT21 That's so scary! Did you ever figure out what happened?

[@youreboring4600]

+MLeeT21 CREEPY!!

[@Emmastayofftheinternet]

What happened next?

[@guadalupecasillas7076]

This gave me so much anxiety but thank you so much for your advice, ill definitely be writing them down to memorize! There were so many I've never herd of before

[@masonelijahchapman8223]

I worked at a hotel for 3+ years and it was everything we could do to not reveal things to others. We would give them their keys and say "this is your room number if you need help getting there let us know." As far as the card numbers and the addresses people would ask us to confirm those over the phone and we would have to tell them no but that if they were comfortable they could re-read it out and I could confirm that it was correct on our end.

[@MaimJaie]

Another thing that I just happened to do that helped me out, while I was in Rome I went walking alone at night (not smart) and two men started to follow me. I started to speed walk, and caught up with a group of adult tourists that were all walking together. Walking by this group ended up insuring that the two men that were following me left/stopped tailing me. I stuck with this group until they were going away from the direction of my hotel, and did like you said with the familiar place and ran to the gelato shop, bought something, and then rounded the corner to my hotel.

[@lampshadebee1035]

That's really smart, i'm glad nothing serious happened to you

[@indie0lin]

This sounds horrible, but one of the best pieces of advise I ever received was to cause a fuss. I had a bad experience at a former gym when one of the staff members gave another member my name (and potentially other information, who knows) and he followed me out of the gym into a dark parking lot when I was alone. Once I finally got myself back together and ready to try again, I asked to speak to a manager at the new gym just to relay my concerns. By kind of planting the seed in their head early that I was concerned, it's lead the staff to kind of keep an eye on me. I'd never want to be a dick about it, but I'd much rather feel safe and secure.

[@GetaPetaHome]

I got the door guardian flip lock with 4" screws, it takes 800lbs of force to kick in a door. Also got a 6pin antibump deadbolt and night lock barrier foor French doors. Showing you see the person before an attack starts is wise. ... but after an attack starts, it could mean being killed. Gavin de Becker "The Gift Of Fear" gives the victim-selection tactics 99% use "forced teaming" aka "we are in the same boat"...refusing to hear the word NO. Don't be afraid of sounding rude. Even the Kindle sample version of that book starts off with a young lady being followed up her stairs by a serial killer, then raped and suddenly saves her own life by following her gut. It's freaking amazing!

[@passthatcouture]

very practical tips for everybody, eye contact for sure. always trust your intuition! thanks so much

[@Deepstatesalvia]

Shared this with my RA so that she can share this will all the kids in my dorm building! This is such an important video, I also shared this with all of my friends that are going away to college. Hope y'all stay safe!!!

[@MichaelBrown-bf7zr]

My friend, 23 male, was drugged at a bar, someone slipped something in his drink while his back was turned just watching a football game (maybe when he used the restroom), and blacked out, and woke up hours later in the middle of the night covered in grass and leaves in the middle of a park a couple blocks from the bar, and his wallet had been stolen along with his phone and any other valuables on him. He went to the hospital and had a drug test done, and I can't remember what he said they found in his system, but he definitely was drugged, and it was extremely scary. Thankfully he had some other friends with him who he could call from the bar to pick him up and take to the hospital. I'm a recovering addict so I do abstain from everything now, but it chilled me to the bone, and I tell everyone this story now. It doesn't matter who you are, it is possible :( be very safe people.

[@princesssssaries]

this video helped me a lot, i didn't even realize how much i don't even think about those kinds of things on the daily such as the don't say your address out loud one, i will definitely be more mindful in the future, much love& stay safe!

[@neele6006]

I dont understand people who don't lock their doors like ?? in Germany it's absolutely standard to lock your doors, it's not even possible to open doors from the outside without a key

[@JuliaMakeItRain]

Germany ftw lol

[@greenone6209]

buddy you in london, same in England!

[@MichaelBrown-bf7zr]

Just everyone please keep your eyes and ears open at all times, and it is true, certain people are watching. Don't revolve your life around it or drive yourself crazy, but please stay alert as much as possible. And try to look out for other people too like Qcknd said, this was all extremely good advice. I never thought these things would happen to me, but they truly can happen to anyone. The world is such a beautiful place, but it does have a very creepy paranoia-inducing side, and we need to stay aware of it.

[@ThatGirlinLoveland]

Im still amazed how people will roll down their window middle of the night at red light to the freak yelling anyone got smoke for a man?! I traveled a lot for my old job, I've always taken a photo of where I parked and I still do it one of the habits I kept. I've worked in small country towns and big city's an always keep my car doors locked, to many times I've had freak try opening one of my doors at a red light. I will not roll down my window for anyone unless I see blood rolling down their face then I'll crack my window an call 911 thats the best I can do, theres only one of me and Im making home in one happy piece.

[@llaurenx]

i always have a pocket knife in my pants, NOT MY PURSE, and I always put my keys between my fingers, like wolverine.

[@olivia1910]

2 years late but dude the decoy wallet tip is genius, I never thought of that ! Probably because I've thankfully never been in that situation but I'm totally gonna do that now. This made me realise that I disregarded a ton of basic security rules, it's easy to feel safe where I live but assholes are everywhere

[@destinyeitel7201]

this video really really has made an impact on me. that you Amanda. great helpful video

[@kay9696]

Such a helpful video! I didn't even know most of these, thank you for these tips! Another one I would wanna add is always go with your gut feeling like if you feel like your getting followed or stalked go to the closest & safest store around to call a friend or family member to pick you up or etc.

[@ArtyTrashIllustration]

I actually got so freaking scared. But this video reminded me of how I used to be so protective of my brothers and myself, and now I think I need to be more aware of our safety

[@UnmaskingAMurderer]

Great video says this forensic psychologist who interviews a lot of criminal defendants and mom of 4 who wants her kids to be safe! Thanks.

[@anneis07]

another tip : when you order food you can say before opening the door "baby the food is here" or som like that and when you open the door be like "thanks, my boyfriend and i are soooooooooooo hungry".

[@KarinaCappucci]

Thank you so much for this video. I think it'll help a lot of people.

[@lagatitabruja]

A decoy wallet! That's genius I am doing this now!

[@jessie6278]

Yeah I'm also going to carry around my old iPhone I have

[@liziuhh]

One thing you could do, whether you're walking, riding a bike, or driving, but I feel like it would be easier to do if you're driving. If you have a feeling someone is following you, make 4 right or left turns, go in a circle. If they are still behind you, they are most likely following you. drive/ride to the nearest police station and wait there. If you're close enough to one, I would walk there, but if you arent, walk into a safe zone like a coffee shop or a store.

[@Faith-lk3ie]

Honestly if I could drive and seen a cop I would TRY and get a ticket to get out of that type of situation..

[@JackieSevilla]

I had the same thing happened to me and when I was home with my family, my dad was sleeping and my mom also, and some random guy knocked at our door, and nah I wasn't going to answer it, and ,they say to scream fire !

[@katiejackson2187]

This was so eye opening

[@Lewisiaisoutofcontext]

Thank you so much for sharing these important tips. You never ever know when you're going to need them. I've only had one creepy encounter and even though I did some stupid things right then and there I got out completely unharmed. I was 14 years old and was on my way home by foot. It was a 20 minute walk and I was only 4-5 minutes away from home. I had noticed a man standing still on the other side of the road for a while, but didn't think much of it. Until I turned to walk into some neighbourhoods (not my own!) and the man started following me. I panicked, grabbed my phone and started acting out a fake conversation, happily talking to "a friend whose dad was a police officer". Looking back on it, it was so obvious and stupid and not believable at all, but it worked. The man sort of froze and quickly walked up another street. I got home safe. I never saw him again, but thinking about it still makes my heart jump. Please be safe out there, everyone.

[@beanbenito]

Hey girl can you do an updated version of this please ?

[@josiedavidson6261]

i agree about the eye contact , also flashlights or the light on your phone ! if criminals will walk away from a home with a light because of the chance of being adentified you bet a flashlight will do the same

[@meredithdoubleu]

+Josie Davidson girl i literally grip a small flashlight in my pocket if i'm outside and it's dark. when i walk alone i turn it on and sort of wave it around my feet so people know i have one and can shine it in their face at any moment. seriously it's the easiest thing that nobody ever thinks to carry around with them

[@Ucceah]

i dont think somebody concidering to mug you will be deterred by the prospect you could shine a light at him. (even if 100+ lumen will certainly buy you a few seconds to run and make noise) if anything, waving around a flashlight will draw unneeded attention to you. at best they'll shrug it of as slightly odd, at worst it's an indicator of exploitable insecurity to exactly the wrong kind of people. still a useful item to carry, that can double as an impact weapon. (some lights have really mean, jagged "crowns" for that purpose) but combined with a pepper/CS spray it's devastatingly effective! blind the agressor, he will protect his eyes - take the light down, he will open his eyes, unable to see, and look right at you with his guard down - spray long and liberally, so he inhales a good amount. against a single attacker even with glasses this is a non-leathal instant kill! absolutely incapacitating. practice such moves and a few basic kubotan techniques so you feel confident, and a little 5" flashlight can feel like you're carring the sword of justice. ;D

[@LittleBrinnieeeeGG]

Where did you get your sound grenade!? I have never heard the throwing the wallet, or the decoy wallet thing. awesome info! Thanks for this.

[@Lyramichellebvb]

I never ever thought about not saying my address out loud...I do it all the time at the pharmacy like it's nothing.

[@can-ws8hn]

@@FingersCrossedBeauty Don't be ridiculous.

[@eimearpokemaster5820]

my boyfriends's house was broken into yesterday! definitely linking him videos like this

[@ellarose9890]

This video is one of the best things any youtuber has ever made honestly! KZbin is not used to help others as much as people could.

[@laurasicat13]

This is one of the most helpful videos I've seen on KZbin. Just last night I had to walk from a concert to a bus stop, get the bus alone, and then walk from where the bus dropped me to my apartment. And my roommate is back home for the weekend. The whole time I wondered if I stupid for doing all that alone at 12 at night? I also have a habit of approaching weird people, so this made me doubly as worried. Definitely going to do the decoy wallet thing! And find some sort of pepper spray or sound alarm! Thanks Amanda! U da best :)

[@juliaehlert8127]

I've had various stalking experiences over the years and I've come out safe each time. By luck or strategy, who knows. I've hid in peoples gardens, taken winding routes and ran when out of sight. My main suggestion is to find a main road and stand on a corner. More chance of passer by and being in the open is less appealing for an attacker. I keep pepper spray in my hand and never play music. I will look into a sound grenade though, thanks !

[@Crystallss]

These helped a lot and im going to be getting a sound bomb. I have heard of a lot of these, and the van thing is so true. my mom was at walmart when my brother was a baby before i was born and she noticed a van a couple spots down from her and got an overwhelming feeling a being scared and went inside to get security and they had said they've been watching the van already and when her and security walked out the van was gone. and when i was little i was playing at a water park with some kids and my mom was watching me in the water on the steps and a lady sat down next to her and said "thats a pretty little red head, it would be a shame if someone were to take her." when she left a life guard went up to her and asked what she said to my mom and that they have been watching her all week. Police came and my mom never saw her again. I was a child and I never knew what happened until i was 18 and my mom told me the story. always pay attention.

[@z8eee]

These are great tips that can really help you. Just by following these simple things, you are saving yourself!

[@user-nk9eg5lo9d]

This was very informative, thank you! I think everyone should know how to properly protect themselves or at least be aware of the dangers, especially this day and age.

[@goldengoddass5560]

Thank you for this video, some of these things I wouldn't even think of!

[@catgutsss]

I still have all my ex house keys too! I hate acknowledging these things especially because it makes you realise how oblivious you are to such little but important things like not listening to music at night by yourself...in my line of work I see so many people who have been victims of the worst case scenarios but it's still so easy to take your safety for granted.

[@kferndreamer2835]

Awesome content in this video. Helpful relevant tips.

[@arutohanna101]

this video is so important. thank you for making this! also are you going to do a meetup when you're in nyc?

[@NessieFromTheLoch]

A great thing you buy is a self defense keychain! If you go to amazon and search for "cat self defense keychain" there are these really cute ones that look like cats, you put your fingers through the eyes and the ears are sharp enough to hurt a person in close proximity. So if you're walking home at night you can keep your keys in your pocket with your fingers already in the eyes of the cat and just pull your hand out and punch if something happens!

[@cozyverbena1574]

Hey girl I recently got a job in a not so safe city. This video really makes me feel a lot better thank you so much for making this ❤️💕

[@Rawrpumpkin]

I used to walk through a huge field sometimes at 1 or 2 am people were constantly getting jumped there, my tactic was to pretend to talk on my phone and if I saw someone sketchy I would be like "yeah I'm just walking through x field I'll be there in like 2 minutes." I've never had an issue thank goodness. I also alway carried an open pocket knife because eff that noise.

[@bridgetsomerville1534]

all of these tips are so brilliant. I live in a rural area but I'm thinking about moving to the city when I'm older, and I'll remember these things now and when I do, thank you!

[@tammymadiou8240]

I watched your entire video and found it very helpful. Thank you.

[@BexxiM]

This is a really good video, I lived in the city till I was in my mid teens. One thing I found I worked with me is I felt like a guy was creeping on me while I was heading to Starbucks. Cut across three blocks had 911 pre dialed. Keep my phone to my ear pretending I was on a call being very loud. Another thing is I had two routes to school that was supplemented by a friend of the family giving me rides. If you feel you are being followed and have no place to duck in. Make your route confusing, make it so cars can not follow you. When you get home lock the door and call some one immediately.

[@keeleyorange1709]

Would be interested to know how many people follow these tips regularly. All good tips but so easy not to follow them. Not sure if the getting in your car on opposite side to a van is necessary. The locking car doors when in is good idea. For asking for directions yes don’t follow anyone if they offer to show you but if you have a touchscreen mobile you can get directions on that which is safer still. I’ve heard the walk different routes one before and makes sense but can’t honestly say I do often but will try to.

[@roseharding4635]

these are amazing tips that help so many people. I can't believe KZbin secretly demonetized this video. Love your videos Qcknd!

[@lovelysoulxx3951]

Thank you for the safety tips !

[@juliaehlert8127]

Well now I'm really scared. Even though I carry pepper spray and take alternate routes. This world sucks :(

[@TheMinimalistSparrow]

I carry a whistle. I put martial art sticker on my car. I place men shoes outside the front door, you can get cheap from a thrift store and a pet bowl. Also a beware ost

[@nogginxx]

I'm a very easily influenced individual, don't ask me why, but I am. I'm now going to be paranoid as all hell. My car is old and has minor issues, one of which being that my central locking doesn't work. But I'm very grateful of that; if i pull up at a red light and someone tries to hop in the passenger side then they will be foiled by my non working central locking. It also means that if I'm filling up my tank (flap is on same side as the driver) i can be sure that nobody is jumping in the other side without me seeing. I keep my phone in my hand when I'm walking, if there is someone giving me a creep vibe I unlock my phone so first of all it kind of looks like I'm in communication with someone and second shows that i have means of contacting police in an emergency situation. The has even been a time when i pretended to be on the phone, back in the day of slide phones, so that Mr creepo would see that if he tries to fuck me up turn someone is going to know instantly.

[@lullabyforthesummer]

Amanda what lipstick are you wearing it's gorgeous!!

[@Qcknd]

+lullabyforthesummer Lolita by Kat Von D :D

[@lullabyforthesummer]

+Qcknd lord it looks so good on you!! it looks completely different on me :O

[@anneis07]

In dutch we have this saying "samen uit, samen thuis" wich translates to "party together, home together".

[@Emmastayofftheinternet]

I really like the decoy wallet one. Very good.

[@HelloKittyFreak96]

i watch you videos at night cause they like seriously relax me and just fill me up with thoughts and different perspectives, lovee you girl

[@justtanja7327]

Greetings from California. Make a wind chime with antique looking silver spoons from various thrift shops with your collection of keys. Thanks for your tips.

[@rebeccaa5032]

This makes me feel so secure, and more aware of what i've been doing wrong. thank you so much

[@lecrae4123]

Thanks for making this video! I have learned all of this from a small age. SO IMPORTANT!

[@naturenfire]

at airports, make sure your phone and computer are clearly marked as something you'd notice (like a case). I'm 14 and the first time I traveled alone, a guy literally grabbed my iPhone casually right in front of my eyes. I have a feeling he was going to try to "trap me", if you will. I couldn't have contacted my parents, gotten on to my flight, ect.

[@hannahpowell457]

This is such a helpful video, I'd completely overlooked a lot of the things you mentioned! I walk the same route to uni everyday, I'll definitely be changing it up a bit now

[@7justmyluck7]

These are SUCH great tips. Some of them I've never even thought of. Thanks as always for such great videos

[@AM-hr5mw]

What I do is if I am ever grabbed on the street, like someone obviously trying to hurt me or take me somewhere, I scream. I know that I'm 5'3" and 110 lbs, I can't fight back or bring a grown man down. A scream has a similar effect to the sound grenades you described, if you're on the street and you scream as loud as you can, it will be heard and noticed by someone (even if there isn't a lot of people around, if it's quiet the sound will carry), and it will throw the attacker off

[@deqatahlil2078]

Oh thank you so much i didnt know half these things i live in a busy area in a market kinda place and theres lots of weird people and thanks to your information i will be sure to stay more aware from now on 😊

[@shukapo]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm sure you'll have helped tons of people with this eye opening video. All these tips are so important and I tend to always forget these. Again, thank you so much!

[@aborgeshonorato]

I subscribed right now 👊 Thanks girl

[@youreboring4600]

Also if you are home and you think someone is lurking around outside, be loud and make your presence known! its far more likely someone is looking to rob an empty house!! Thanks for the tips QCKND!!

[@MissFluffie007]

This video has really opened my eyes thank you so much for making this! a lot of the 'mistakes' you mentioned I do without thinking about but i will really start looking after myself now! thank you again, youre awesome! xx

[@Bubblegum_Beth]

Hey I'm going to London tomorrow and I'm just about to start packing my travel bag, great advice.

[@lacylopez5362]

I really don't even think about a lot of this stuff just because of where I live . I live in a pretty small town in Texas and me being such a nice person and really just wanting to help if someone stops to ask me for something I'm just like yes, let me help you not even thinking about how something terrible could happen . I would never make it In a big city .

[@sierrakallam8404]

Thank you for making this video! Such awesome advice 💕

[@cassiezimmerman6752]

I paused this while watching just to make a decoy wallet. I'm about to buy a couple sound grenades as well. Thank you so much

[@yunekowolf]

The problem with these things is that these tips destroy kindness... I'm an EXTREMELY paranoid person and i'm always on edge and watching my safety, but if window washers ask if they can go to the toilet (which is in our hallway, so they wouldn't be able to see our living room) or if they can fill their bucket with water, i can't say no. I always want to be kind, but as soon as i say 'yes' i get paranoid. I'm always getting myself into situations where i'm uncomfortable, because i can't be rude... I really appreciate this video, i want to be as safe as possible. I'll remember these tips! A way i always try to keep myself safe is to not trust any stranger, always keep the worst in mind and scan your surroundings for escape ways/possible weapons if something were to happen.

[@trumpetpuppy68]

It's better to be a little rude than jeopardize your life.

[@rinasc4660]

My safety is my priority; strangers' feelings are not.

[@pumpkinqueen8722]

Some lady was laying down on the side of the road acting like she needed help. My friend thought she needed help... So as my friend pulled over to help this lady, the lady tried to jump my friend and steal her car! Freakin scary stuff.😱

[@andeckerphotography]

So glad you posted this. Thank you!

[@ava_louise_xo3456]

This is such a good video, thank you so much for this! I'd love if you made more of these because this is very helpful, I'm 13 and being a young women these are helpful things to know. Thank you, I subscribed X

[@graysonrussell6518]

This reminded me of the time I was in a superspar with my friend looking to buy 3 litre water bottles and a group of guys looked at us and could tell we were tourist and called out to me and tried to get me to go over to them. We started sprinting in the other direction to find our other friends well carrying huge jugs of water. I laugh about it now but that could have been a really bad situation.

[@MichaelBrown-bf7zr]

ALSO one more thing, I was sitting in my car on my lunch, and that stalker I mentioned in the other comment found my car, and tried to stand there talking to me and tried giving me a pack of cigarettes of the same brand and particular cigarette that I smoke. It was scary as hell, and that was when I knew this wasn't just a nice guy coming in a lot. Then I found out he was talking to other people in the store to like this. So yes, please keep your doors locked and stay aware of what's going on around you. I can't say enough how right on this video is.

[@emilyvi44]

This is such a useful video, reminded me to download a personal safety app

[@kiniyini]

also when getting in your car, CHECK YOUR BACKSEAT.

[@Andrea-tr4oi]

This is an awesome idea for a video Amanda. Thank you for the advice (:

[@catarinacastillo5512]

I've always grown up thinking about safety. When me and my friends were at the mall I would notice creepy old men in the junior isle and bring it up to my friends attention. I'm always first to be aware of my surroundings.

[@Faith-lk3ie]

I kinda want to get a decoy wallet and put counterfeit money in it and get them in trouble 😂

[@nancyblose72]

Totally they recommend you to do that.