People Share Ultimate "Street Smarts" Tips You Can Use In "Certain" Situations (r/AskReddit)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2019
- r/AskReddit People Reveal Some Street Smarts on How To Avoid Getting Robbed, Stabbed, Shot or Killed When Walking on Dangerous Streets. lol
So be neutral, act insane, don’t make eye contact and make eye contact, wear sunglasses but don’t
yes but no
Tornado Animation no, just listen to the Russian guy
@@aidan7655 can't disagree
First one for unknown peeps
Second for unknown peeps u recognize
Yesn’t
dude: befriend the homeless people
next dude: avoid all human life at all costs
well obviously he doesn't consider them human life...
I prefer the latter.
*I'm Mr. Meeseeks, yes siree.*
@@ashkrikorian5753 he clearly said he's a soviet brat so obviously it was culturally different.
In Russia and other Eastern countries things aren't so peaceful even if you know how to fight
@@benladen4306 dude... I live near Sait Louis Missouri... I don't want to hear it.
Things are rough all over the world my friend.
We are all one species.
😒
The Soviet Street Brat one might seem a bit extreme, but when the USSR collapsed it was effectively anarchy in Russia for a long time. Seriously, search it up it is very interesting.
Not sure what to look up any tips
not extreme at all if you've been outside the us and western europe lol
Yeah once a friend of mine was going home he was about 12 years old and two 20 year olds were following him into his building and into the elevator they almost fucking killed him because he had a nice hat
The things he said pretty makes sense for me at where I live, though It's much more safer now than years before still it make sense...( *you're a scout* )
Pyrs What about the droid attack on the Wookiees?
My fiance and I were homeless in downtown Minneapolis at one point, and me being a 20 year old native American (I mention this because there is a huuuuuge epidemic of Native American women being murdered,kidnapped, etc.) female living in a big city for the first time, I had learned a few things. Let me start off by saying I'm a big girl, 5'9 and about 170lbs and people often tell me I look mean (being a native girl, I kinda have to to protect myself, no matter where I'm at). So let me share what I learned.
- Mind your fucking business, don't stick your nose where it doesn't belong because that's asking for trouble.
- Trust your gut, if someone makes you feel weird or start talking crazy, I guarantee you that they aren't someone you want to be around. Anxiety is honestly a survival instinct.
- Homeless people are a hit or miss, I met some of the coolest people I've ever met, but I've also been around homeless folk that are shady af that I wouldn't like to be around, but that goes for everyone.
- Be aware of your surroundings, duh.
- Don't try to act hard, you'll get your shit rocked. Don't act like a pussy, either. Stick up for yourself and don't let anyone walk all over you, you let shit slide one time and mfkrs start ice skating. But don't be acting all bad, either. There's always someone bigger, faster, stronger, and badder than you. Do no harm but take no shit.
- Don't come off as being afraid, even if you are. People will take advantage of that.
And if someone asks you if your lost, say "no" even if you are.
- If you can, travel with someone at all times. My fiance barely left my side and idk what would have happened if he wasn't there.
- Don't be rude without a good reason. Don't be too friendly, either. Be neutral.
- Don't be a victim. Don't be a beggar either, acting entitled like that will lead you nowhere, nobody likes a beggar that acts like they're entitled to your money. Instead, I suggest finding a hustle if youre strapped for cash. I used to buy cigarettes and sell em for $1 a piece.
- Use your resources, there are good people out there. Not everyone is out to get you.
- Libraries are a safe place.
I know this is a lot to read, but this is some of the realest shit I've said and I'm just looking to help. I hope no one ever gets put into that position, but if you do than I hope this can help you. If a 20 year old paranoid girl from a small town can make it out homelessness in Minneapolis alive, so can you. Just be smart and use your head. Blessed be, folks.
That's some sound advice, thank you.
Jeepers! 😳
Thank you ☮️
Thank you.
Thank you
"If anything moves towards you, quicken your pace" *Everyone gangsta till the trash can start following you*
chucking a bunch of coockies in there will buy you a few seconds to run.
*oscar the grouch has challenged you to a fight*
*Everyone gangsta till the sun and the moon start following you*
@Thelondonbadger r/murderedbywords
@Fihlippe Luhis lmao i clicked on your profile and you look like an acorn stfu also your stupid ass attempt at a roast didn’t even rhyme, next time you decide to comment read it over you dumb twat
i like this one
"never trust a grown up man dressed as a teenager"
Why? Just curious
@@gabrielguzman6018 basically its like a way of saying when you see a grown ass man hanging up with teenagers dressed like them and being all buddy buddy. that dude its shady AF. talking from experience.
@@maksymstrut8687 oh yeah usually they are
@@maksymstrut8687 nah not at all..that one person was just that one person
@@richardmartinez5607 grown men being friends with mostly teenagers is weird. Period.
"Wear shades.''
"Don't wear sunglasses."
I am getting mixed signals here...
I think the guy who said don't, it's cause he is talking about the night. But sunglasses in the bright sun will improve your vision, so maybe it's it.
*Wears lamp shade* much safer now.
Instructions unclear, permanently blinded.
If you are insecure do, if you are not don't
These people sound like they are living in Gotham or something. Geez, everyone is a mugger.
βΣΨΩΠD RΣΔSΩΠ a lot of cities are dangerous. Specially in third world countries. So some people need this advice
@@OnixMint yea like in America
@@lIlIIIIllIllIIIlIlII for reals lol the dude saying if someone asks u the time to keep walking haha in LA you're likely to get a back of the head punch for being a rude fucker
i live in a 3rd world. Any place without mugging is so boring. I wonder why boring places creates serial killers. Live deathmatch is quite an experience.
In my country yes, if you're out of your neighborhood you have to be in high alert. It's highly dengerous to not know people in your neighborhood.
street smarts advice from people who haven't left their homes
Deadass Lmao
Nah that’s from the meme side
Abid Noor bullshit
No that's now l
i love projecting my own inadequacies onto random redditors.
All I've picked up so far is never wear sunglasses, but also you must wear sunglasses
I know lmao, after the guy who said you should wear sunglasses I I was thinking "well, _now_ what the fuck do I do?"
Wear sunglasses with one of the lenses missing.
Just wear an eyepatch
You should wear sunglasses in the summer as it's good for your eyes.
Wear two eyepatches, your confused movement will make you seem like a maniac _and_ incapable of picking up on people trying to sell you things
When I was in Paris I got really drunk and coked up one night. Some girl I was into rejected me and I was in a weird mood. I stumbled to our airbnb (I have no idea how I found it) singing in fake Italian at the top of my lungs. Took me three hours, stumbling around like an idiot. I must've looked so insane though, because all the homeless people, prostitutes, and all sorts of people of the night I passed would cross to the other side of the street like a block ahead of me to avoid me. Then if they remained there I would gesture at them and sing to them like an insane person as I passed. It was a really weird night. I am normally a shy, skinny guy with zero muscle. It was really interesting to see these hardened, dangerous looking people trying so hard to avoid me.
It was your singing
everyone is bitch made
@@telemachus7732 💀💀💀
Lol
Even if you arent a muscular 1,90m big guy anyone with some decency will avoid a drunk guy acting crazy. Nobody wants to deal with that shit. Just save the trouble and pass along
"if u got into street fight, remember there's no rules"
*_proceed to take my AK-47 from bag_*
𝙉 𝙊 𝙍 𝙐 𝙇 𝙀 𝙎
Ahh yes, the quiet kid
You not having hands is not a flex lmao
Omg !!
Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't
"Never appear visibly lost"
Except in Canada lmao
My sister went there for a month and she was several times accosted by kind persons asking her if she needed help to find her destination
That's different tho, Canadians are nice folk
This also happened me at japan. Me and my friends were in kyoto kinda lost looking for temples, and out of nowhere a 1000-years-old man came asking if we were lost and pull out a map and a pen and started giving us directions. He didnt even spoke english, he just communicated with signs. We at first thought it was a scam or something, but no, he was actually trying to help some lost tourist. We still joke thinking he spends all day hidden behind bushes waiting for his moment to appear and help
@@narutadicto sounds like it's those blue zones where people normally live to be 100, a part of that is looking and caring for your community and not be stressed in life so you got to he nice and help others for the sake of being decent
@@narutadicto Reading what you typed, it looks like you dont speak english either.
Ornstein yea japan is a great country, they’re culture Is founded off of respect, which is why their crime rate is so low
Soviet guy is the only one who’s actually been on the streets.
Yeah everybody else just wypipo who just lived with poor people or sum shit 💀
I just commented this and feel like I should retract my comment after finding yours, I won't, I'm too lazy.
@@punchforpound2808he probably lives in a place where cars don't move at night there at 2 am. I can walk in the middle of the street through my hometown for hundreds of meters without a car coming through. He said "you're a scout" like 5 times because scouts are not supposed to fight. They observe, do their shit, and leave without a fight or getting noticed at all. That's why he emphasized that so much. He did say he lives in a post soviet country, probably a poor place. Plus the shit he says, pretty accurate.
@@punchforpound2808 Never been abroad, huh?
Bartender's advice on not fighting at all is accurate too. Some people will pretend they're badass, will actively look for fights, and if You happen to smash their face, and they have to go to hospital with even the smallest injury, that tough guy will play victim, go to police and try to gather shit on You, sometimes, while still trying to intimidate and lie away Your reputation. I've seen that happen A LOT of times, and i have to say, as all streetwise people in town (that f.e. in my shithole all know each other) will know who the real pussy is, unfortunately, mostly employers or more influencial people are just not streetwise or they simply don't care. You can get away with pretending You're a big guy but being actually a pussy just with a known fact, that if You get Your face hammered next day the hammerer is sitting in arrest.
I always imagine when two New Yorkers fight, they just continually shout, “I’m from New York son!” at each other.
This is kinda true lol, but they usually say what part of new york instead - ie Brooklyn, kings park, ozone park ect. -
@@TheMrcalcovaify Love it they're mouthing off while fighting just catch them when their jaw is open and break it.
@@TheMrcalcovaify never thought I'd see someone else know about ozone park. Not from there but from next door jamaica queens so yeah. It's nice to see someone give our borough recognition though, we're usually drowned out by brooklyn.
Ive been summoned? (Manhattan not that anyone cares)
Aaaaa!!! copernicus back of the line with ur shirt
Real title: "People who never go outside giving advice about going outside"
Stolen
Except the soviet guy
There is only one homeless person in our town and he's been here for over 20 years. He probably has the knowledge of a thousand scholars by now.
Hater TheCreator Well, I see your username is fully functioning...
@Hater TheCreator Well you still can't assume that the homeless man isn't knowledgeable.
Uhh
He's homeless how could he have so many degrees?
people can’t take sarcasm these days can they😂
Should i ask him how to fix my broken marriage
I was wondering why one of them was talking about an iPod and then I realized these comments are from 7 years ago.
Jadd Ooooh, my dumb ass thought they said iPad so despite thinking it was oddly specific I didn’t notice it was odd.
I still use an iPod...
Oh fuck they are
Oof
Jadd I like your profile picture, the colors are pretty! :)
Most of these were
"I'm too afraid to walk alone at night"
"I don't want my shit stolen"
Russian dude was on point tho
Just a small advise
If the cops show up and you're still there remember: you saw nothing and you heard nothing but at the same time be responsive and follow their orders.
“I grew up on the street. The sesame street.”
J.D
Pregnant pizza
“I walk in the middle of the street, I can see both sides better that way”, literally 5 seconds later, “if you hear steps behind you, change the side of the street”
Street smart test: What side of the street is smartest to walk on?
A)Your Left
B)Middle
C)Your Right
Soviet Russia: Da
dont know why but found this hilarious
Yeah the Soviet was a little silly
I think what he meant was the middle of the sidewalk, but if you hear footsteps switch to the parallel sidewalk across the street.
There's always the option to pretend to be drunk and continuously change sides.
@@zeppelingallant5859 no, in eastern europe you can get away with going middle of the road if it isnt something major. It's actually very reffreshing to go in the middle of dark full moon night, on the middle of the street with cold somewhat cleaner air going through you. You feel like animal and more human at the same time
"be fit"
85% of TH-cam has already failed
Jorge Antonio Arreaga and all of America
I was going to like this comment, but then I realized it had exactly 69 likes.
Is this some sort of personal attack
@@morevidzz1961 i made it 169, still ruined but oh Well.
I feel attacked
"I walk in the street because I can see both sides better that way" 4:02
See we have these things in my city called cars that use the streets lol
I do that and I'd obliviously get away if a car is coming.
at night in eastern countries there are no cars at night, that's why he said it
If for some reason you go to a little street in a big city there aren't many cars even at daylight.
Beside cars have to stay 1.5M apart from everything else (roughly a car's door opening arch) so you can just walk where parked cars would be and they just won't use that space unless they need to pass another car or it's 1 lane 2 way.
I don’t like to do that because I don’t want people to notice me there more than they would have. Certain times at least
Me: "Ipod?!"
*looks at date posted*
'Posted 7 years ago'
Lol
Yuo
And video posted 2 years ago.
@@animal0mother I ment the comment lol. Wow this comment is a year old.
@@MrHankHill I just meant it's older still. Added an "and".
i think the “dont be friendly, just be polite” and “mind your own business and just keep moving” applies to everywhere. im from indonesia, and those are the main mantras that i subconsciously remember when im in the streets. people are devious out here.
Thelondonbadger na bro that ain’t true at all. For some yes but others not necessarily. You have to take into account the fact that getting a job is hard once your poor especially in America. People won’t hire homeless people for various reasons such as no address to mail checks to. Unclean workers and such. Once you get into that whole whether it’s your fault or not it’s nearly impossible to climb out. Most people on the streets would take a job if they could by are unable to. Almost no one likes begging. All the poor people I know which is a lot btw have been looking for a job as long as I’ve known them. Other times they’ve looked for jobs for years and have finally quite. And even if you get a job at like McDonald’s it still doesn’t pay a living wage for one person. I know people who love in homeless shelter like 3 days a week and work at McDonald’s and other jobs like that and still can’t afford housing and food. So yea not necessarily.
Thelondonbadger that’s also not true at all. Also drugs aren’t like that. Most people hooked on drugs don’t want to be. It’s a mental disease not some shit in a whim. Don’t talk about that shit like u been there and done that.
Se"street smart" apa sih lo?
Thelondonbadger I’m not talking about alcoholism I’m talking about shit like heroine and crack. If you think they can just go off it think again people die from withdrawal.
Gua kira cuman gua orang indo yg nonton ini 😂😂😂
There is a reason in most elder scroll games, the homeless/beggars are a thief’s best friend.
magoichi75 you should watch the video on Namira by fudgmuppet, it’s relevant to this.
t h a n k y o u k i n d s i r
The homeless don’t do shit for u
They just give u blessing of charity for giving them a septim
How are they a thief’s best friend?
@@leonardinho3235 looks like you never played Oblivion. They are literally essential for the thieves guild questline there
@@leonardinho3235 what if the guy who gave them money is one of the thief out there???
When you arguing with somebody and they say: “ hold up i got something for you” Yo ass better run
And always remember,
*NEVER GO TO THE SECOND LOCATION*
With a hippie
that's life.
"Nuh-uh sister, you ain't takin me to no secondary location"
Being on acid at chuck E cheese sounds like a legit nightmare
Being at a Chuck E. Cheese in general is a nightmare
@@mindyauron9137 Haha yeah, just imagine if you were on acid as well
Being anywhere in public while on acid is a nightmare
I ate some acid half way through my shift at a local Car Wash one time, THAT was pretty nightmarish
@@mindyauron9137 facts
So what I learned from this is....do not live in a big city because you will have to have your guard up 24/7.
=
Yes. I grew up in NYC and anything can happen at any moment. Ive seen shootings, drug deals, hookers, police raids, tons of fights.
New Yorker here, and this is why i hate NYC.
yeah, but perspective I guess. I'm from Seattle but have family in the country and like, they don't have to worry about the kind of shit I do/keeping their guard up but I'm just the same in the country. I know absolute shit about surviving outside of a city, I dunno what to do if I'm encountered by wildlife that could crush me, and have no clue what I even need to know to live out in the country. I can't handle a bear outside my house but they can't handle batshit crazy people downtown so I guess it's even, just depends what you prefer.
@@bunnyvoid9272 you should be more worried about what to do if the power goes out for a week or so rather than wild life lol.
When i was about 12 there was a blackout in NYC in the summer for about 3 or 4 days and the city was nuts.
Now that I think about it,I don't regret being born in a semi-ghost town that much anymore
Best street tip: Learn how to never put yourself into bad situations or places.
If you know the city, don't goto the bad parts at 1am, or be too much of a target
This video has convinced me everyone I see is evaluating the best way of murdering me
Also the other way around.
Humans are animals of pray evolving to stalk their victim over distances to catch them when they're tired or distracted.
That hasn't changed much since thiefs will stalk and wait for you to make a mistake to jump you, also think how many killers look "normal"
Street Smart
If a guy fly is down, look deep in his eyes, zip it for him
Give him a kiss on the cheek knowing you are now dangerous
Damn, what a fucking power move. I already feel like your bitch.
shit man, i just pissed my pants
Thug Life
If someone grabs for my groin area my first reflex will be to punch them.
Hmm... Imma do this to my friend if I see theirs down... Man or Woman.
-Makes eye contact that lasts for 3 miliseconds
-Gets shot
makes sense, of course!
"You are not going to fight shit; you are a scout" - this is a great way to phrase it.
“Befriend the homeless” ‘You’re looking for the Grey Fox aren’t you!’
give him 5 gold
Thanks for the Tip, for now I'll always be nice to homeless people and give them my best smile and to give them change.
*Sooner or later I will have myself an army of homeless people who will always have my back*
Edit: Sweet baby Jesus, I didn't expect this comment to have some many likes
Honey, not vinegar.
Behold! The Bowery King!!!
Mrs.Sunset the painter Baka this is actually what both the information branch of John wicks safe house, and Skyrim’s theaves guild were based on and it really does work. So long as said homeless person isn’t on drugs, because you won’t get coherent information from them.
You can take your army to Area 51!
Why not? it worked for Carlos the Jackal.
Avoid getting double sided homework by no clipping into the backrooms when class starts
This will be a great top comment
that works well but you can only do it once.
What.
Thats impossible
What does this mean?
Yeah but you can’t noclip out of the backrooms
That “wallet inspector “ had me chuckling loud in the office bathroom 🤣
You mean i wont get my wallet back?
Damn
Street smarts : Mind yo BUSINESS
Me: okay
Random guy: Hey do you know-
Me: MIND YO BUISNESS
me getting jumped and beaten up: I got them street smarts.
The way i laughed 😭🤣🤣🤣🤣
So basically this video can be summed up in 3 words.
Have common sense.
@@Dkoarn i still see peple on their phones at night. Some dont know common sense
Common sense isn't common.
Joshua Anderson that one about “Mind your business” seemed good the way he put it
different types of common sense, most people don't have any of the varieties of it
"Street smart" is another term for common sense....
You're going in circles stating the obvious.
I can help you find better things to do with your time besides WASTE IT!
*I'm Mr. Meeseeks, yes siree.*
if someones mugging you just grab their gun and say you're mugging them... gotta throw them off their game and gives you time to run
OOOOF.
Kappa
That or just carry a gun
Wait, yall know about that gun holster that's basically just a big bag that's down your pants? So basically, take a shotgun that's full auto, put it in that bad boy and when your getting mugged, pull that shit out and boom, your saved
damn why didnt i think of that
@TheGRG
“And Boom your saved”
When someone asks for time:NEVER BREAK EYE CONTACT.
Its always 15:20. At all times. Dont make eye contact.look past them.not around them but unfocussed and as if their eyes were alot further away than they are. Insist that it is 15:20.
@@gewuerzwanze5627 why?
@@rrr-fo5ku to creep them out
or one of your eye can focuses on his and the other on your watch. i can do it
Pro tip: Street smarts depend on your geographical location. What one culture would take as a sign to back off, others will take as a challenge.
General tips: If you're in an area you're unfamiliar in and don't feel comfortable or safe--- act certifiably insane, unpredictable, or mentally unstable. This goes ESPECIALLY for the ladies. When people can't get a good read on you or what you will do, they will generally leave you alone. Creeps and robbers are looking for easy targets most of the time.
So if you’re asked “You lost?” Just say no and continue on. Do not, and I mean do NOT say yes even if you are
Amen brother/sister.
And make sure you don’t make it obvious that you are. Try to refrain from looking at public maps and such. I’m sure there is a way to find your way out without making it obvious that you’re lost
I do look at maps when I'm in the bus, train or in a park
In soviet russia, you don’t mind your business. Your business minds you
Ummm.... why is this not in all caps😂
ra ra Rasputin
@@exusemyignorancebutwhatexa5285 lover of the Russian queen
The homeless people tip is actually so true , I gave cheap food and spare change to certain homeless people in my hometown who were really struggling when I became homeless they were the first to help me get a tent get me to a food hand out and because I was young ( 17) they looked after me and even after I got my own place they kept me up to date with dangerous happenings and kept an eye out for me since I'm a trans woman.
They are still people and they will look out for you if you give them basic human kindness
2:06 if that actually happened that's amazing and I have mad respect for a man like that. Owns nothing, but he still has his morals intact.
The homeless thing is true. They knew me since I was born, but I didn’t trust them. At the time, we lived on the “bad” side of town. There is suspicious activity in the area but they are like scouts. Here in Cali, there is a free phone program that lets some homeless people get a phone. At first we thought it was a waste of tax money, but they actually helped us a lot. Once, a man, Mike, texted my dad that someone was trying to rob our house. We didn’t believe it at first, but we went to check. And what do you know? Someone was trying to pick our lock. I sorta trusted the homeless in my area more. Of course, this was one of many instances.
And...they are VERY good at making stuff out of nothing. Like making a functioning motorcycle out of broken pieces of cars, trash, ANYTHING
So it’s true, be nice to the homeless, they might help you out a lot.
most homeless people are at the very least decent human beings because if they are the people who are poor and yet have chosen not to make a living doing crime.
Dude, you mean a colombian city? A live in Cali and never heard of such a thing.
Either your lock was damn good or the guy was trash at picking, most locks won't stay closed long enough for someone to text about the attempt.
zahrim bizarre we have 3 locks
1 for the entrance for the driveway
1 for the yard
1 for the house
They are master, the toughest kind
@@JorgePerez-zh8io eeeh... check lockpicking lawyer
"And why spiders appear so friendly and easy going."
*_HOW 'BOUT NO_*
yeah , that's a no for me dawg
r/whoooooosh
@@colinhiggins9501 if you're gonna woosh someone , r/woooosh is with 4 O's
@@colinhiggins9501 Kindly fuck right off.
@@keyboardking777 Y u gotta do him like that 😭😂😂
I always do the "mind your own business" tip. My mother is a very kind woman and would often chat with people and is very friendly and she always gets confused when she is with me because I don't look, care, or pay attention to other people. I mind my own business and I wouldn't waste my time bothering about other peoples shit that might even implicate me in something troublesome or something of a hassle.
The one tip I can give that I learned on the streets are you do not have to fight fair. If someone jumps you, use your surroundings pick a large rock, a handful of sand, use a sharp or blunt object, hitting the groin, neck, or eye, etc... always make sure to utilize your surroundings and you do not have to fight fairly always remember there is no rules in a street fight. But if you can run always choose to run. Don't bother about being called a coward as it is better to be a coward than to be hospitalized or killed. "The best self defense is learning to avoid a fight if necessary".
Street smarts->
Crook: you know what time it is?
You: *roll sleeve up reveal ur rolex* its time you take me home daddy.
Crook: *runs away*
Speaking as a woman born n raised in NYC, growing up during the 80s 90s: do walk in the middle of the street if you must walk down a dark lonely block, thats true. You can see movement better. Earphones are dangerous. Walk looking up and ahead, fix your posture to your full height, keep a brisk pace. If you feel you are being followed do a 180 start walking in the opposite direction. Sometimes engaging with someone that seems like trouble is inevitable. Your tone and volume of your voice do a lot, as does looking them dead in the eye. Not a crazy staredown, but a solid 2 secs. Learn to speak from your diaphragm (look that up). Keep moving and dont stop. And if it comes down to it n you must get physical NEVER be afraid to go on the offensive rather than just defend. Throat, nose, eyes, balls if theirs are on the outside. Stay safe yall...
Maria Prado Poke their eyes, knee their balls, use your nails to scratch their face. Anything fucking goes.
Vanilla babe poke their eyes, punch the throat with all you had and kick in the balls will be fair enough
spoken like a true fellow NYer. However you should walk alone at night period
"If you feel you are being followed do a 180 start walking in the opposite direction."
So wait, turn around and walk toward your pursuer? Or turn around and walk backwards?
70s- 90s NY was scary
Still rough parts though
I remember one time i was insistent i was being followed home, near blackout drunk but still functional enough to call my mother and get her to pick me up, but not after near breaking the 100m sprint record.
If you think you're being followed, force a flight response and GO.
once got chased be a what seemed to be a drug dealer. me and my buddies were kinda following him for shits and giggles. he gets to a car and sees us, about 50 feet away. guy starts to yell at us, so i book it. my friend follows shortly after, we pause and turn around. hes about halfway to us, so we get to my friends house.
i assume he was a drug dealer, cause we were like 13, so not like adult but not idiots, and hes like 18. he had nothing to fear from us, but got jumpy when we tailed him to *a* car ( think he had a buddy, might not have been his). so tip: head to an area that people can be safe in, or at worst defend from, and always keep in mind "am i able to call 911 if something does happen?" Just something to keep in mind.
in short, as my uncle told me, never be 1 mistake away from a fatal one.
sorry for the rambling comment.
It's pretty fucking stupid to even go drinking late at night without someone picking you up lmao.
Except if you're a loner like me, no one can pick you up and Uber or Lyft isn't 100% safe either. Altho I have yet to go out drinking.
@@julienmurph7804 i live in a small town in the north of the UK where nothing happens and almost everyone knows each other, sometimes i like the walk home and it sobers me up, but that night was the one exception
@@cazza710 understandable, but the last time i went out drinking alone i got stabbed.
When you see shoes with the laces tied together thrown on the wire in the streets. They selling drugs or theres a crack house in the area
Or hoes, at least where I live
Well crap. There's some literally right in front of my work. Dammit
Or someone died
@@riakun hahaha
This is something a DARE Cop would say. Its just a prank young people play when you pass out at a party. You can see this at colleges and university where wealthy suburban kids go to school. All it means is that you're in a neighborhood where young people can party, and yes, do drugs.
As someone who has travelled a lot, the first few tips here are invaluable.
Don’t engage randomly friendly strangers. In American cities don’t accept CDs. Never look down, maintain eye contact and nod and continue rapidly.
It’s all excellent advice that WILL keep you out of trouble.
Ahyo lissen to my jam
Ahyo that's 5 bux
Ahyo YOU touched
Ahyo this man stole my money!
Be aware of exits at all times when you walk into a building and if sitting try to sit facing the entrance in case you need to know when to exit.
Also check the exits before you enter the building. This is a big problem in other countries, because the owner or manager may "lock" or block the exits on the inside or outside to prevent people from sneaking into an area that needs tickets or pay a cover charge. There have been three or four club fires that made the U.S. news in the past decade where people died because the exit doors were "locked."
I always do all of these. When I was dating my wife she asked me why I always picked how we sat at a table or booth. When I told her it was to be able to watch the exits and people coming in she thought I had mild PTSD from being locked up. Probably partly true but my dad always said to sit where you can see everyone coming and going. Also, check the layout of a place by going to the restroom in case you need to make a quick escape. And always keep 360 degree situational awareness no matter where you are in public.
@@orlock20 don't check if exists work, you'll look suspicious. Just hope they do and make it there before everyone and hope they run out of bullets finishing off everyone else incase it's actually locked. Lol this is terrible advise please ask someone who won't assume anything of you by casually dropping it in a conversation. Maybe a worker
@@alimanigobi3158 I was talking about fires at clubs, not terrorist attacks, although that could happen to.
Examples of clubs that caught on fire while the exits were blocked or locked include the Cococoanut Club fire, The Rhythm Club Fire, the Argentine Club fire, The Kiss nightclub fire and a theater fire in Xinjiang in 1994.
@@orlock20 yeah, I was just saying...the moment you start checking the exists it might come off as suspicious.
Some these guys... i wonder how much they really been "in the street"....
The ones regarding your eyes are pretty likely to have a point.
A cold look is less likely to be asked something then for example someone looking sleepy or exhausted.
(Personal experience, due to low eyesight, I only properly use my eyes when I am really exhausted and a lot of people think I am an easy target. You learn "The glare" which makes everyone but the most desperate of approaches back of.)
@@chriwehl7173 I lived in Detroit and no they're not credible at all.
It’s fucking Reddit. Probably like 3 people giving actual advice. The rest are a bunch of neckbeards trying to be cool.
@@ZWayTooSway so whats credible
@@ZWayTooSway Every region/country is different. Of course someone in a country where it is legal to carry guns, having a "courage stick" under his shirt, is gonna be less deterred by ANYTHING you do.
Also, could you please fix your typos?
I am not completly sure what you said.
If a guy is pulling up to fight you, even if he says he’s not, he’s at least 4 friends. Learned the hard way.
Most people here don't know what they're talking about
K
5:09 number two has helped me out so much. People as in EVERYONE can talk about themselves for hours. If you listen attentively and ask ACTUAL questions and genuinely seem interested you can get anyone to like you. Getting someone to like or respect or even be attracted to you in some cases is more about letting them make the moves than you making moves. That’s what I’ve always found to work.
Very true, was going to mention the same thing
I can't talk about myself for even 5 seconds, lol
I clicked on this video in the hopes to learn something new. Guess the only thing I learnt is that I seemingly have above than average common sense coz I knew almost all of these
Maybe that just means you have more street smarts than you think
Nono Dlamini. women who don't learn street smarts early can end up dead.
margaret johnson Jesus Margaret
Same.
Yeah I thought I was paranoid but living in an eastern bloc country seemingly sets you up from birth.
Here a tip, be aware of your surroundings. I look around a lot, if someone is walking towards me with intent I'll see them.
When I inevitably make eye contact with people, I either smile ever so slightly or just nod.
I think being friendly goes a long way.
"The best looking girl in the room has also had explosives diarrhea."
I mean I kinda get what he's trying to say, but I dont think he knows what the definition of "street smart" is.
Tip: if a gang member is getting in your face and threatening you, just tickle them.
I've done it once but it didn't work so well. I got punched right on the face but at least the guy was arrested so it's a win-win.
@@Chados. yeha, he'll run, either he thinks you're crazy or you on something.
or say keep talking to me like that and moan under your breath
Fluffy fingers.
Pippity poppity give me the zoppity
the soviet one is legit the best advice. Just mind your own business and you'll avoid so much hassle
Trouble likes to find you
Sometimes that's not enough
Coming from east New York, Brooklyn
Meanwhile, an author watching this video is furiously taking notes on how to write a character who is street smart.
That one about "If you don't look approachable you won't be approached" has made me realise why I rarely get people coming up to me in the rough neighbourhood I live in, it's not intentional on my part I just don't look approachable when I'm walking places in my town.
While in the north end at night carry a hand crafted dagger made of flint. If you hear calls for help keep moving it's a wendigo.
LMAO!!! Windigo.....
North America or Europe/Eurasia?
@@رجلاً-مجهول yes
whats a wendigo?
@@gems1184 th-cam.com/video/U6ZTKT5h9xA/w-d-xo.html enjoy!
*Chicago accent*
Now here’s what ya gatta do. Get a money clip (engraved?) and put $50 in it. When some guy roughs you up for your money, toss the clip behind him and run away.
STREET SMARTS
It's better to put 20$ in small bills cause they won't count or notice it until after you run away
Or a bunch of ones
You want it? GO GET IT!
Monopoly dollars and expired gift cards
as a chicago nigga here, this shit work- but it dont. 9 times outta 10 a nigga will still beat you and take ya weave, ya wallet, and ya life. now whatcha really gotta do is run like yo momma finna beat yo ass for breakin her favorite plate or eatin the last piece of chicken.
Growing up in Chicago was excellent in teaching these lessons. Even though I haven't lived there for decades, the lessons were so ingrained out of instinct and experience that the behavior has become second nature.
Don’t be staring people down I guarantee it will end in you getting jumped especially if there’s a group of them 🤦🏼♂️ and never ever act hard
The one about going to jail for 20 yrs for manslaughter is false in my state. If you get into a fight that was instigated by the other party, and he/she passes away in the night from an unforseen injury from said fight, you are not liable, as it is self defense. As long as u have a witness that says it was self defense and u were only fighting in preventative measures, e.g. not kicking him while hes down.
Which state has this kind of self defense law?
@@curts7801 Texas.
The kind of fight he talked about was the kind that happens in a bar, for stupid shit, often, both are in the wrong, and it isn't worth it as he says
@@jacqueslesage1905 your pic is cursed. Delet it pls or I will call the polic
FIRST RULE OF STREET SMARTS
*DONT SAY STREET SMART EVER*
😂😂😂😂
I'm pretty road intelligent
Hood savvyy lololol
What should one say instead?
@@sereroserera367 not dumb,wise, cautious etc
0:40 "Just make sure to watch your pockets so they don't steal anything."
The person distracting you isn't the one who pickpockets you.
Best possible advice for anyone living in a big city is to always cover your entire body in butter so that nobody can grab you when you're shoplifting from the 1 dollar store
So full nude?
@@kerronh2060 butter covered latex clothes are allowed but increase risk of getting grabbed
Most strangers are just as scared of you as you are of them. So if you understand this, and it calms your nerves, then most strangers will be more scared of you than you are of them.
This is the most empowering thing you can ever learn.
only if youre a cis man
@@bandidocavalier being gay only turns you weak if you let it
pretty sure no ones gona fear a 5'1 frilly hair 11yo looking girl
Mf what 😂 come to SA nobody is scared of anything, you will get stabbed for R5 here
But in certain situations this could help
I don’t understand why everyone’s acting like every city is a match of the hunger games calm down you probably won’t get jumped. Jesus.
Captain Spuggie “Probably” lol. That was funny.
Every city has that one part of town where that possibility is much higher.
You don't really know
Maybe for some of them it's really like the jungle out there
well cities with a lot of stupid people only ends in stupid results
@@lobselvith7828 Then just stay out of that part of town. Probably not too hard. And if the whole city has a bad reputation? Then there's no reason to go there at all. Same goes for shit hole countries. They might have great sights to see and so much culture, but they also have a tyrant in charge and an allergy to basic human rights. Looking at some old garbage building and foreign idiots wearing traditional rubbish doing retarded things because their ancestors have been doing them for hundreds of years is not worth becoming an involuntary organ donor over.
Of course, if you live in said shit hole country: good night and good luck!
Depends on where you are at. Sometimes acting friendly has better results than trying to look hard and ignoring them.
The best thing I always used is - do not fear the dark but rather use it. You maybe cannot see the sketchy guys but they can't see you as well.
Edit: this is what they actually taught us during my boy scout years - the dark conceals them but it also conceals you.
Licking doorknobs is illegal on other planets.
Not really.
@@potatowarrior747 which planet are you from
Dammit
Dropping acid and going to chucky cheese... I know what I'm doing this weekend.
The Elf reference! 😂 "you'll see gum on the streets, dont pick it up, it's not free candy." Its one of the street tips Santa gives to Buddy
0:42 YES... I know someone like that. The best thing is to play their game with your own.
If your for example parked in a parking garage and theres a shirt tied across your windshield dont try to remove it immediately get into your car as your about to get mugged while trying to remove it.
Don't be a sitting duck. Sitting ducks get plucked. Don't sit in your car for long periods of time on the phone or something. You're a target.
Joy C actually true. I sat on my phone in my car for a long time in a strange city once and I ended up noticing a man waiting for me to get out of my car.
Honestly, if you're going to be sitting anywhere for a decent period of time. Your car is the place to do it. Because you're more likely to escape in your car, than standing or walking.
The main thing is maintaining awareness, and not doing it in an area where it's difficult to just drive off at a moments notice. Also, if it's not going to be THAT long, keep your engine running.
@Christopher Chinchilla Bruh, this is specifically for when you're sitting in the car. I'm not saying leave your shit on if you're stepping out of it.
@Christopher Chinchilla Then please do explain to me how it's stupid. Because if someone rolls up on you in the car, before you can drive away. They'll get your keys regardless. So I don't see how keeping your engine running makes you somehow more likely to get carjacked than not.
@@piranhaplantX if someone is willing to steal a car then they're probably open to breaking your windows too. And apparently in most states, a lot of people don't wear their seatbelts consistently, which means you could just be flung out.
Soviet guy is true. Especially if you’re walking home at night or something, walk in the middle of the street so you can see and hear both sides. He explained it perfectly
"do not go out in public"
glad we have that settled
Nah most of these are out of date, almost everyone looks at there phones regardless, it was the minority that had smartphones in 2012 now its the majority and its part of everyday life, just be aware of your surroundings and you'll be fine.
There is no "out of date" with this kind of shit. The same core principles could easily apply back to the 1700s. Criminals even back then had knives and guns. The tools may change But The overall formula will remain the same
Brazen Bull relax buddy, it’s not a free for all out here
@@herrera9293 I recognize that. But you'd be surprised at how many people go about their day with the mindset that nothing bad ever goes on and could "never happen to them". Sometimes it is a free for all that's going on. But it doesn't look like riot mode in gta. Can't be attracting the heat 😎🚬
@@brazenbull636 No, he's right. Too many retards walking around with their head down, in a smartphone. Makes you wonder what they'd do if the apocalypse came!
I live in the Bronx, and I gotta tell you, smartphones have done more to deescalate social tension than anything else. It used to be if someone walked up on a group of young men hanging out on a corner they would want to know why- now they know the dude's just playin Pokemon Go and don't bat an eye. People put their face in a phone and they become invisible. You're not interested in them and they aren't interested in you.
The only good advice on this video was mind your own business, if you walk with purpose and your eyes don't stray 9/10 times you won't have an issue, the tenth time will be an unavoidable one but that's why you'll be aware of your surroundings and ready to fight or run.
Like 9/10 time the "nod" has worked but if your walking around in a place like manitou you're going to eventually get that tweaked out dude that takes everything as a "fight me" and they are always the worst people to fight they scratch, bite, yank your hair like a fucking push mower and the only way you're doing to win that fight is if you can hit hard enough to knock then out anything less just makes then angry
I’ve had the aggressive friend approach tried on me a lot when I was working down south for a few years. I was away from home a lot and people would try this with me. I’d tell them every time, “I ain’t looking to make friends, I’m just here to work,” and say it with a little assertiveness and they would back off.
My perspective street smarts:
*Learn all the backstreets as much as possible of each city you visit, especially the ones that barely any cars and people use (and if fast enough some shortcuts cars can't be in) and use those to get to where you go faster
*Keep conversations with unknown people short
*If you see groups that consists of 3-4+ people, keep moving
*See a fight? Keep moving, don't get involved
*Seen a crime? You're now a witness. Look around for any of those known backstreets and retreat and possibly be ready for 25+ years cause you'll be 75% likely gonna have to kill for self defense
*Invest in a car & a bicycle (with a good D lock), nobody can catch up to these on foot alone, even if fit
When traveling abroad, never wear brand name products or have expensive jewlery.
And never use a glory hole you’re unfamiliar with. There might be a mongoose on the other side for all you know.
mark brandenburg lmaoooo what in the actual fuck😭😭
@@margraveofgadsden8997 Ooohh that's a good rule. Never thought 😅😅😂😂 I can't be serious anymore lmao
All the umbrella salesman in Italy around tourist spots "You American? I like those shoes! Nike! *Gives thumbs up and smiles wide*
Me "Yeah they're fake but they look good to me! Can't even tell unless you get close! *Keeps walking and doesn't continue conversation*
mostly in 3rd world countries because those dudes will kill for some pumped up kicks
I had to call 911 and had to pretend I was calling my friend. Who was lost. I was able to give my location.
Street tip: if you ever get into a stare down with a stranger, slowly approach him maintaining eye contact ,lick your lips then lay one on him. He will never see it coming
My dad once told me that the best way to keep gangsters away is to act very angry, slam your doors, curse up a storm the works.
If they ask you for the time, just answer "I dont have my phone with me" they'll instantly betray themselves, if he was genuine he'll answer something in the lines of "okay, thanks anyway" if he was already intending to rob you he'll say something like "are you sure".
Also don't you ever let someone get close to you, all it takes is an arm around your head, a small sharp object in the other hand and you are pretty much at his mercy. (This can be hard in crowded places)
Dont be afraid to call for help, better lose some pride than lose an eye.
If you are a girl, in the streets at night, I'm sorry to say that but you'll need to be 200% more vigilant otherwise you are playing with fire.
Last but not least, dont try and replicate what you learn in martial art, all it take is a knife or a gun and that black belt in karate wont be of any use (except on the mental side where you'll have an advantage)
What else can I add? At the ATM when you take money, dont lose time putting your card in your wallet/bag and same thing with the actual money. Just shove it as fast as possible in your pocket and get moving quickly.
When walking in the street DO NOT put your hands in your pocket even if its freezing cold, that's an invitation because you are giving away that I'm a weak person, walk with your arms doing the opposite movement of your legs (right leg forward left arm forward etc.) And spread your fingers dont keep them closed, that shows that you are confident.
Please don't go for a walk at 3 of the morning, that's just dumb.... wait for the first lights of the day at least.
In a group of friend, if shit goes wrong care about yourself first, you wont be able to help anyone if you are the one who got hit etc.
@@youcansmile683 you sure? Go ahead and walk with your hands in your pockets. Plus it affects your capacity to react/block quickly. Dont tell me my advice make no sense because I wish someone gave them to me when I was younger. Getting jumped by 4+ guys at 15 years old by a bunch of college students isnt fun, getting robbed isnt fun.
Dont like the advice dont do it, but I can assure you everything is 100% legit.
@@MrOdaniels I've been attacked multiple times, and one thing that I noticed that it diminished when I stopped putting my hands in my pockets, because it makes you look more confident, and you are able to defend quicker. Plus I live in Africa so maybe it has to do with the culture I dont know. The fact is, it works for me and you'll never find me walking with not atleast one hand not able to quickly stop a treat.
This is like, “how to not get attacked by an animal”
And what the hell do You think mugglers are?
we're animals, buddy
"the best looking girl in the room had explosive diarhea" gods did i need to hear that
This video has taught me what to do in case on roadmen on the streets of England