TJCW t1_itqo1gi wrote on October 25, 2022 at 4:27 PM

I was told by a cop that so many bad things happen with someone asking you for the time or for a cigarette. You do not need to engage.

DonQOnIce t1_itqpel1 wrote on October 25, 2022 at 4:36 PM

I can look at the time on my watch without even stopping or missing a beat and I will and report it if asked. But don’t ever stop and take your phone out to tell someone the time.

cerulean11 t1_itqz8a1 wrote on October 25, 2022 at 5:39 PM

Looking at your watch is what they want to see

DonQOnIce t1_itr0aq0 wrote on October 25, 2022 at 5:46 PM

Maybe. But I have an Apple Watch and nothing has ever come of it. They can also usually see my watch either way since it typically sits below my sleeve end.

joshjosh111 t1_itr5pgs wrote on October 25, 2022 at 6:21 PM

Do you have a gold apple watch worth ten thousand dollars?

TJCW t1_itrgxxs wrote on October 25, 2022 at 7:32 PM

By asking you a question like that, you will take a second to look down or be taken back for a second which makes you vulnerable for an attack.

NotSureNotRobot t1_itqv36k wrote on October 25, 2022 at 5:13 PM

Q. “Can I ask you a question?”

A. “You just did. Good day.”

A2. “No”

A3. No answer, just keep walking

I always choose A3 although A and A1 are what I say to myself after.

I don’t engage at all anymore. Once a guy asked if he could ask me a question and I said, “sorry man, can’t help you” and he followed me while berating me for assuming he needed help. I turned around and said, “ok, so what do you need?” And he said, “you know what?! Fuck you man!” and stormed off.

loveyourground t1_itr0br0 wrote on October 25, 2022 at 5:46 PM

There was a woman sitting outside my office other day who asked me for a cigarette while I was walking in. I told her I didn't have one and she proceeded to tell me to go fuck myself. I guess I got off easy, lol 🥰