How to Survive a Mugging
A mugging can be a traumatizing event, but you can survive it if you stay calm and follow these steps.
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Instructions
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Give the robber what he wants--money or personal items--without hesitation. Your life is worth more than your cash and jewelry.
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Talk only if you're spoken to. Avoid getting angry and never speak sarcastically. Words are weapons that can offend and incite. Keep yours in their holster.
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If the mugger asks for your money or jewelry, gently toss the items away from you. This may shift his focus. If he walks over to retrieve them, you may have a chance to run.
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Grab your keys. It the mugger physically attack you, you can use the keys to jab at his eyes. Just the keys out from between your fingers and punch.
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Stay calm. You won't be able to weigh your options--to run or fight, to remain silent or start screaming--unless you have a clear head. If you do run, you want to be calm enough to pick your route away from the mugger and dash towards a populated, well-lit area.
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