thunderbolt
Regular Member
Hey all,
I'm trying to come up with a few things to help improve my Situational Awareness, and deal with unknown persons getting too close.
First, I want to come up with a mnemonic to help assess the potential threat level, either when entering a new location, or, reassessing as the situation changes in a particular location. Something like : severity of threat, location, exits, course of action... Etc, and something that can be formed into something that can be easily remembered. Ideas?
Second, what are some of your strategies for dealing with people (potential threats) approaching you, or are within your "bubble" to get then to either back off or go away?
It's difficult, I know, in public places. But, I've seen many people advocate a stern "leave me alone!" Or "go away!"... But, in reality, not to minimize it, but, most people approaching you do not have ill intent, but, we obviously don't know that. A loud "stay back!" Could also be seen as an aggressive action. Just my opinion.
So any ideas on either of these?
I often try and plan my actions to minimize close interaction with unknown people, but, sometimes you have to take the risk.
But really, I'm looking for things to say or actions to take when someone is approaching but probably has no thoughts of harm, yet I don't want to seem like the crazy guy yelling at people in the Walmart parking lot, lol..
Thanks in advance,
T.
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I'm trying to come up with a few things to help improve my Situational Awareness, and deal with unknown persons getting too close.
First, I want to come up with a mnemonic to help assess the potential threat level, either when entering a new location, or, reassessing as the situation changes in a particular location. Something like : severity of threat, location, exits, course of action... Etc, and something that can be formed into something that can be easily remembered. Ideas?
Second, what are some of your strategies for dealing with people (potential threats) approaching you, or are within your "bubble" to get then to either back off or go away?
It's difficult, I know, in public places. But, I've seen many people advocate a stern "leave me alone!" Or "go away!"... But, in reality, not to minimize it, but, most people approaching you do not have ill intent, but, we obviously don't know that. A loud "stay back!" Could also be seen as an aggressive action. Just my opinion.
So any ideas on either of these?
I often try and plan my actions to minimize close interaction with unknown people, but, sometimes you have to take the risk.
But really, I'm looking for things to say or actions to take when someone is approaching but probably has no thoughts of harm, yet I don't want to seem like the crazy guy yelling at people in the Walmart parking lot, lol..
Thanks in advance,
T.
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