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LeapingTapir t1_j8z284x wrote

Reply to comment by AnnaPhor in Metro--encouragement for my teen? by lizzylizlizzo

Yes! If she needs help she should make eye contact with a middle aged woman. Or just walk up to one and initiate a conversation like you know them. Next time someone asks her what stop she should turn to the nearest adult woman and say, I'm sorry what stop is we are getting off on. Especially if she is a mom she will play along and act like they are traveling together. My spouse and I have done this for a young lady before. We even got off at her stop and waited till we were sure the creep didn't follow.

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FlorencePest t1_j8zoebb wrote

Yes, and sit next to a woman before anything happens. Never get on an empty car. Get on a car with some people in it, and sit next to a woman. Much as I like the idea of making eye contact to get help, lots of people are zoned out on the commute and might not notice somebody trying to make eye contact. Creeps are less likely to bother you if you’re already sitting with another woman.

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EnvironmentalGas7074 t1_j8zg7vm wrote

Best advice here. Definitely just go up and initiate a conversation with middle aged woman like you know them, or ask/yell for help so others know to respond.

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jellyphitch t1_j91c5rt wrote

This is the right answer. Honestly I'm 30 and I'd roll with it.

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