6 Nov 2013

How the way we walk can increase risk of being mugged

The way people move can influence the likelihood of an attack by a stranger. The good news, though, is that altering it can reduce the chances of being targeted.

How you move gives a lot away. Maybe too much, if the wrong person is watching. We think, for instance, that the way people walk can influence the likelihood of an attack by a stranger. But we also think that their walking style can be altered to reduce the chances of being targeted.

(Read the full article at BBC here)
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This is interesting stuff that is common sense validated by experimental results.
People who appear unsure of their destination, especially tourists in a foreign land, may be picked out more easily than the locals.
People who are cowed when they walk may also appear defenceless and easily picked upon.
A good confident stride could just reduce the likekihood of one becoming a target of crime.
Chest out, head level with a clear gaze, and walk with an even gait!

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