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SoftStock2163 t1_j8zdznt wrote

Reply to comment by alltaken123467 in Metro--encouragement for my teen? by lizzylizlizzo

I agree I’m a female student who takes the metro and I recommend always having headphones on (usually only one ear so I can be aware of surroundings) and don’t make eye contact!!! I also carry pepper spray just in case

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frankie_fudgepop t1_j8zeeqj wrote

I often wear headphones with nothing playing. So I can hear what’s going on around me but look like I’m not open to conversation

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Gilmoregirlin t1_j8zmq5b wrote

I do this too and while I think it deters some and is worth it it does not deter all. I have had men scream at me to get me to hear them.

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plasmainthezone t1_j92ad4w wrote

Im a guy and this happens all the time. Headphones dont deter everyone, they will even get more loud.

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topher180 t1_j903auu wrote

I’m really glad you carry pepper spray and despite its legality I hate it can’t be more easily obtained in the district. Just please, please be careful and not use it in a confined space like a crowded train. That can go very badly.

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burntsiennaa t1_j8zzmik wrote

If you’re like me and you’re the type to not want to discharge a taser or pepper spray bc your anxiety tells you “uhhh maybe I’m totally reading this wrong, maybe it’d cause a scene, maybe etc” they also make alarms you can get that’ll make a big enough noise to divert attention. Not the same but in case she doesn’t want to carry pepper spray!

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