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[–] CodexArcanum@lemmy.world 156 points 5 days ago (5 children)

As a tall man who likes to walk at night, I have long understood that women alone at night do not wish to encounter me. So when I happen to find myself following a woman down the street, I will either slow down, cross the street, or stop and look at a sign or something for a minute to give her some space.

In a dangerous and shitty world, a person has to find subtle and quiet ways to express care, compassion, and solidarity. It costs me nothing to make a woman feel safer.

[–] Eranziel@lemmy.world 28 points 5 days ago

This is the way, and good for you.

Purposefully making women afraid they're about to get assaulted is abhorrent.

[–] glitchdx@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

on the one hand, you're right and I agree with you.

on the other hand, I've got places to be and other people walk so fucking slow.

[–] Hikermick@lemmy.world 12 points 5 days ago

While working i am occasionally in parking garages which can be dark and creepy. If i see a woman walking alone I'll try to make some noise like pulling out my keys. People with bad intentions will be stealthy, hopefully they get that I'm not a threat

[–] spicystraw@lemmy.world 6 points 4 days ago

You da man brother!