| Movies are very different from real life situations. In | | | | person by doing so and don't be shy. Also, don't be |
| movies, characters tend to fight back when they are | | | | guilt-tripped into thinking you are a bad person if you |
| attacked. Unfortunately movies don't always show | | | | don't want to go with him. You have the right to say |
| what could happen in real life. If ever find yourself in a | | | | no! The worst that can happen if you are wrong and |
| situation where your life is on the line, you should try as | | | | don't go with a person you don't trust is disappointing |
| much as possible to avoid aggravating your attacker. | | | | him. But what if you were right and you went with him |
| You have to calm down and try to get away from | | | | anyway? The thought is disturbing. |
| your attacker as quick as possible. | | | | If you can't totally avoid coming into contact with an |
| Of course prevention is always better than cure. Try | | | | aggressor, calm down and assess the situation. Don't |
| to avoid any situation in which your safety can be | | | | try to aggravate him by fighting back. Just do what he |
| compromised. Use and trust your instinct. If you feel | | | | wants and be agreeable with him. If you are able to |
| that something is not right the chances are you're right. | | | | injure him long enough for you to run, then get away |
| If you don't feel right going with a person somewhere | | | | as quickly as possible. Be wise and use this self |
| then don't. Don't think that you are inconveniencing the | | | | defense technique to keep safe. |