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Certain travel destinations are renowned as particularly
difficult for lone female travelers when it comes to unwanted male
attention. Check out these top 10 tips for dealing
with lecherous males abroad….
1-
Avoid prolonged eye
contact.
Considered acceptable in most western countries, it may be
interpreted as explicitly inviting or disrespectful in
certain cultures. If you can’t help it, wear dark
sunglasses!
2-
Dress conservatively.
Avoid standing out with your miniskirt or revealing top in
traditional areas. Look to local women for guidance.
3-
Wear a wedding ring!
This can immediately protect you from flirtatious pestering. If
asked, you might want to pretend your nonexistent husband is
waiting for you at the hotel or is picking you up at the bus
exit.
4-
Leave a few clues to suggest you are
accompanied.
These might include placing your coat on the window seat of a bus
or leaving your bag on the opposite seat in a restaurant.
5-
Avoid appearing idle
Reading a novel on a train or writing postcards at a cafe should
discourage any unwanted attention.
6-
Walk with assurance and direction
Avoid obviously
looking at maps in the street.
7-
Feign incomprehension
This may discourage a prolonged verbal assault. They’ll get tired
of it in the end!
8-
Make a scene
Intimidate your abusers into
silence. Learn a few
expressions to noisily defend yourself in the local language
(Example “dejeme sola!” in Spanish or “laissez-moi tranquille!” in
French)
9-
Remain alert!
Keep an eye on your drink, have an emergency number saved on your
phone and always be ready to scream or run.
10- Defend
yourself
Self-protection weapons such as a rape alarm or even just a whistle
can be very useful. In the event of an assault in public, address
yourself personally to the nearest passerby: this is a proven way
to shock people out of apathy.
Don't be put off, most female travelers have
fantastic experiences. Just keep my advice in mind to
avoid nasty
surprises and travel safely!
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