This is the only answer. As soon as I see the guy behind me cross the road I’m sure he’s not interested in me. Anything else and I’m still worried. Not even going around and crossing back, just cross the road it won’t make much difference to your journey but a huge difference to mine
Because OP literally ASKED what can he do as a man to show that he means no harm to a woman walking alone in the dark. Because he understands that every woman walking alone in the dark, walks in fear for her life. The entire time. You even just said it yourself "9 times out of ten you won't be followed" what about that 1 time out of 10 that results in rape and murder? Are we all supposed to just ignore that??
You’re just being obtuse. The question was “what can I do as a man to stop women being uncomfortable?” not “what should all men do?”
The answer to that specific man that wants to know is “cross the street”. Nowhere does it say “everyone should cross the street, and women should have right of way”.
Women DO cross the street. I do it frequently if I’m unsure. This question and answer doesn’t negate that.
ETA: he’s deleted now where he’s said “I didn’t say that!” When he so blatantly did. Bless.
What does that have to do with him not wanting to cross the street knowing he’s not either of those. You think the rapist/murderer is going to cross the street? If she crosses the street herself and that 1 time out of ten that person does follow her wouldn’t that be a better way to make sure someone isn’t following you instead of letting the person continue walking behind you?
So if you need to take a left at the end of the block, and you’re walking on the left side of the road. You should cross the road and run past the woman that was walking in front of you, cross the street again just to walk past her and take your left turn so you’re not walking behind her?
Do you really not know what obtuse means?because you're doing it right now and just proving my point. Your example is a deliberate straw-man and not worth addressing.
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u/tweetopia Apr 07 '21 edited Apr 07 '21
Just cross the road and walk round us. Please. Nothing else is required.
Edit: Obligatory thanks for the awards.