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Smart Strategies for the Urban Day-Tripper
41. In most jurisdictions, jaywalking is illegal. Do you see many
people crossing illegally? Research the city you are traveling
to or ask locals how the police treat jaywalking.
42. When crossing alleys and driveways, give them the same
respect that you would when crossing a busy street. Look for
vehicles entering and leaving before walking in front of them.
43. When traveling solo, stay within sight and shouting distance
of other people. At times, traveling solo may warrant waiting
for or catching up with normal-looking strangers, and then
walking with them as if you are part of their group.
44. Ignore comments passed your way. When passing suspicious
characters, appear as though you are having a bad day.
Crown your confidence with a scowl and clench a fist. Let
others know that you are not worth it. Be somebody that
someone else would rather pass up. Act as if you have
nothing to lose.
45. When walking, be aware of which streets carry one-way
vehicular traffic. When crossing a one-way street, looking
both ways and then pausing in contemplation that the street is
indeed a “one-way” avenue is a dead giveaway that that you
are a visitor. Or that you are lost. Or both. Look like you are
used to one-way streets though you may not be.
46. If you feel somebody is following you, walk against the flow
of pedestrian traffic. In other words, be rude in order to test
your intuition. Get noticed. This maneuver allows others to
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