NEW SCAM! IF YOU’RE A WOMAN, DO NOT WAIT OUTSIDE YOUR CAR WHILE YOU PUMP GAS!
(Does anyone find it funny how next month’s scam is warning you to not wait INSIDE your car while you pump either?)
With all the conflicting messages and warnings out for women, you may think you’re not safe to ever leave the house.
In reality, you need to know how to defend yourself, and how to omit confidence. The basic safety rules will always apply- never walk alone at night (especially in an unfamiliar area), holding your purse in front of you, not behind.
Walking confidently and aware of your surroundings can only protect you so much. I highly recommend taking a basic self defense class. Most karate places, heath clubs and YMCAs offer specialized classes only for women.
Knowing the basic skills- how to take control over an attacker, or that your elbow is the strongest part of your body, will be more helpful than any chain letter, tv story, or haunted tale.
