3. Awareness:
Stay hyper-aware of your surroundings without appearing paranoid.
Strategies:
- Observation:
- Use your peripheral vision to scan your environment.
- Notice exits, gathering points, and any potential dangers or opportunities for escape.
- Situational Awareness:
- Adapt to the energy and flow of the area. For instance, in a busy subway, match the hurried pace of others.
- Stay alert to shifts in crowd dynamics, like tension or panic, and adjust your position accordingly.
- Avoid Eye Contact:
- Brief eye contact is fine but avoid staring. Look through people, not at them, to remain unnoticed.
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