Look confident and strong. Don't wear expensive jewelry. Only carry enough change to make a phone call. Use discretion in acknowledging strangers. If a driver or passerby asks directions, answer from a distance.
Anger is a good control weapon.
When approached, spontaneous anger can intimidate, buy time, and give a potential attacker second thoughts. Don't Run into Trouble Watch for cars turning off the road onto side streets. If you think a car is trailing you, turn and go in another direction away from the car. If you hear a car or footsteps, look behind you and assess the situation. Many attacks can be prevented if you act on your early intuition.