Being street smart is an important skill to have and a good way to take care of yourself.
Always carry your phone with you, but do not look at1while yon are walking. Be able to communicate or call for help is important, so keep a list of useful numbers. But put your phone away while you are walking so that you can keep your2up see what's going on around. If you do need to check your phones,3and look at it quickly.
Don't wear earphones4you are out. If you have to5something when you're out, use only one earphone or play it at a very low volumn (音量).
Travel with6or family members when possible and never go anywhere with a stranger. It's7to be careful with strangers. Remember not to get into a stranger's car if they call you over.
8dark and out-of-the-way places. Do not take a short cuts through dark areas, even if it will make your trip much faster. If you have to go to unsafe places, go9someone you know or speak to someone over the phone while you are there.
Run and shout if you feel unsafe. Run away as fast as you can towards a police station, hospital, on nearby business for10. Shout as loudly as you can to get the attention of people nearby.
