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iStealyournewspapers t1_j8znxst wrote
Totally. Just last night I was walking home and some heavyset woman in her 30s or 40s sees me as I walk by and goes “oh my god.”… “OH MY FUCKING GOD!”
This was totally directed at my for god knows what reason and it was really fucking weird, but I just ignored her and kept walking. She left me alone. That’s basically all you have to do.
My guess is she was mentally ill, or maybe she incorrectly thought I was a celebrity or someone she knew.
Ab2us t1_j8zl5db wrote
It's okay for random comments as long they are not aggressive. It's another level.
iStealyournewspapers t1_j8zo3te wrote
Maybe be more subtle when you try to look at people. It sounds like he saw you turn to look while you were still in his field of vision. You always wanna have the appearance that you’re minding your own business, even if you’re sneaking a look.
Ab2us t1_j8zpkl0 wrote
I understand and I do mind my own business. It's just when you are with a baby it's a different dynamics.
iStealyournewspapers t1_j8zppsi wrote
I’m a dad and have been with a baby while weird shit is going on. You just pretend to ignore and you move on.
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Shart-Vandalay t1_j8zrj0k wrote
Ha, right? This story is like, “I stubbed my toe. THATS it! I’ll never walk again. The internet must know!”
Ab2us t1_j8zlaa3 wrote
When you are with a baby it's a different dynamic.
rectifiedspiritomb t1_j8zmyop wrote
A lot of people have babies... Hasn't made most of us suspicious of people wearing hoodies... I suppose the person you were suspicious of just happened to be dark skinned huh?
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iStealyournewspapers t1_j8zo7nn wrote
Yeah, aren’t there gypsies robbing people? I dated a girl from Valencia and she was mugged at knifepoint.
Ab2us t1_j8zlx93 wrote
Not really.. I'm very familiar with the south of Spain it's very safe.
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rectifiedspiritomb t1_j8zm71m wrote
Wearing a hoodie in cold weather, highly suspicious indeed ...
Ab2us t1_j8znryd wrote
It's not that cold.
rectifiedspiritomb t1_j8zo4b6 wrote
It's 30 degrees out right now, should I be out in a t-shirt and shorts?
Ab2us t1_j8zojve wrote
Now it was earlier... bro it all-time for high degrees this week.
rectifiedspiritomb t1_j8zp9ug wrote
Yeah so if someone wears a hoodie when you deem it not cold enough, that makes him suspicious?
Substantial_Bend_580 t1_j8zpjo8 wrote
Transplants point themselves out. NYers will wear a hoodie sun high in the summer
Suitable-Peanut t1_j8zmst3 wrote
"Bitcoin bro gets scared by black man in a crowded park in the middle of the day and flees to Spain"
Fascinating stuff here
RandyMossPhD t1_j8zngos wrote
It has to be parody right
Ab2us t1_j8znu4v wrote
He wasn't black stop assuming.
Suitable-Peanut t1_j8zow3l wrote
What exactly made him so suspicious to you? The hoodie?
Ab2us t1_j8zsxbx wrote
Good job stalking me 🤣
Weekly_Drawer_7000 t1_j8zl8pc wrote
Ok.
- If you’re scared all the time, I’m sorry, but that’s a you problem. When was the last time a crime was committed against you? I don’t mean to minimize an experience that you may have had, if you’ve had one, but if you haven’t, come on.
Also since when is a dude with a hood up in winter suspicious? What did you leave out
- I will admit its a little funny that he also looked back and was able to catch you looking back. Maybe he thought /you/ were suspicious
You got called out on your racism by another New Yorker.
turichic t1_j8zlzea wrote
I'm SO confused. I thought she was going to say her and her kid got egged at the park or something.
(Which has happened to me before in this city. We survived.)
Ab2us t1_j8zlsjb wrote
I'm not scared I just can make my own decision about where I want to be. It's a different thing. Do you call this weather winter? Can you be suspicious with a stroller?
Weekly_Drawer_7000 t1_j8zx0cj wrote
You can totally decide to move based on whatever reasoning you want.
But you just ranted about how you got scared by a guy wearing a hood and now you’re ready to leave
Ab2us t1_j8zzjai wrote
It's been decided a while ago just another event to reinforce.
FantasticKey5486 t1_j8zn31j wrote
>I don't have to live in fear and every time checking citizen app to see if something happening close to me
Checking/having the citizens app will definitely have you living in fear, no matter where you live.
Should you end up moving to Spain, definitely don't use citizens app when there either. It's a horrible app IMO, especially if you tend towards anxiety/fearfulness.
Obviously, some places have more crime etc than others, but the reality is that there is crime everywhere in the world. Wasn't Madeline McCann, the little girl, abducted in Spain? Or was it Portugal? Google tells me Portugal. Either way, I'm pretty sure her parents were not expecting that when they went there. 🤷🏾♀️
And I can say as a Brit (born and raised, but long time NYC dweller), there are plenty of unsavory English people in Alicante and the south of spain. It's literally the place where English criminals go to hide, or at least they did before Brexit lol. We used to call it Costa del Crime.
Check this out: https://murciatoday.com/nine_of_12_most_wanted_uk_criminals_believed_to_be_hiding_in_spain_still_on_the_run_1776293-a.html
I feel you though - NY isn't for everyone - good luck!
Suitable-Peanut t1_j8zp6ib wrote
Yeah but those criminals are mostly white so OP doesn't mind.
SK10504 t1_j8zkfxx wrote
in envy you. wish we could move and work remotely from spain too. great food and very affordable too.
Ab2us t1_j8zl0s2 wrote
I will be in Alicante. I'm going next month to get things done inquiring about residency and probably buying a house there. It's much cheaper.
SK10504 t1_j8znnbb wrote
make sure you don't offend the locals...make sure you know the difference between arroz Alicantino and a paella.
Ab2us t1_j8zo27a wrote
Haha i already know that I've been to spain more than 10 times already :)
dsheehan7 t1_j8zpy8j wrote
How did you settle on Alicante? I studied abroad in Spain for about a half year but never made it to Alicante.
Illustrious_Paint861 t1_j8zljci wrote
Certainly not my experience living in NYC.
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Menacing_Quokka t1_j8zmjxy wrote
>this guy wearing a hood walked by, it made me a little bit suspicious
Good call, he could have been an assassin and definitely not someone walking by who felt creeped out by someone staring at him.
spursfan34 t1_j8zm6lg wrote
Bye girl bye
iStealyournewspapers t1_j8zof3t wrote
The funny thing is OP is a dude
Illustrious-Mind9435 t1_j8zni76 wrote
I'd be interested in seeing the violent crime rate between NYC and Granada Andalusia. I assume Granada Andalusia is safer, but would be surprised if it was substantially different.
Also, as a side note: I notice a lot of people don't make great use of their peripheral vision. I have a few friends that react by looking directly at someone making a scene (or just acting sus) and I think that is something unhinged people love to latch on to.
virtual_adam t1_j8zr3da wrote
So literally nothing bad happened to you except a New Yorker told you to F off. Why did you move here to begin with? Because absolutely no way you grew up here
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memestraighttomoon t1_j8zpwbx wrote
The citizen app is garbage. Makes a profit off of fear mongering. This is a densely populated place, of course there is going to be at least some crime near you. Ironically, the only time anyone tried to pick-pocket me was in Spain. That said, I hope you have a better time adjusting to Spain than NYC. To each their own.
ITEACHSPECIALED t1_j8zrdft wrote
I uninstalled mine after having it for a few months...
Every five minutes I would get alerted of someone getting stabbed or robbed near my house.
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Ab2us t1_j8zl1gi wrote
Will do.
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RaffishPaddy t1_j8zqecq wrote
I'm afraid you'll find there are people in Spain, also.
But best o' luck.
And delete that app.
Ab2us t1_j8zql38 wrote
Will do thank you :)
_Maxolotl t1_j8zrd76 wrote
Practica conmigo.
Hola, soy Kyle y esta es mi esposa, Karen. ¿Podemos hablar con el gerente?
smallint t1_j8zmqeq wrote
I think you could’ve just not looked at him. You should’ve acknowledged, but no reason to look back bruh. It might actually make him suspicious of you.
But I get it.. with a child it’s different. Not sure how Reddit can help you though 🤷♂️
Ab2us t1_j8znlyg wrote
I don't need help, I'm good i just don't understand why people get offended if you look at them?
pandaexpress205 t1_j8zsg4s wrote
There are many reasons why the guy got angry. Its imbedded in all or most born and raised NY’s to not want others in our business. You invaded his bubble by staring at the person. You literally gotta walk anywhere like no one exists lol. Where in BK was this if you don’t mind me asking?
Ab2us t1_j8zsq22 wrote
It was on 3rd avenue, Ennis playground.
Ab2us t1_j8zpxff wrote
It didn't even snow so stop making it it's like it's a real winter lol
Distancefrom t1_j8zl0c2 wrote
Sounds like NYC isn't right for you. Random comments from strangers are pretty much to be expected here (or in any densely populated city).
I hope Spain works out for your family.