
Originally Posted by
camille27
a guy once followed me from work to chipotle. i saw him from the storefront window, looking into my car window, and almost shit my pants. i started freaking out inside of chipotle (i was standing in line) and NO ONE looked up. the guy came inside and asked me where we were going after this. i burst into tears, i completely panicked and forgot how to talk, i just stood there crying and after sixty seconds of that, i managed to say "leave me alone." he left. no one in the restaurant said anything or looked in my direction. i got my chips and guacamole and went home.
i do not have a concealed/carry weapon, and even if i did, you cannot take a gun into a strip club. so, though a gun is helpful if you're a good shot, i don't think it is helpful in most situations.
i do think, considering how many dancers have been sexually assaulted at some time in their lives, that self-defense training should be provided by the state. since the state won't give a shit if someone does, in fact, assault you, sexually or otherwise. it's the least they could do.
i think one of the biggest precautions a dancer could take is not to drink at work, especially if you are driving. that way, if something does happen, you won't have to deal with the condescending "well how much did you have to drink that night" sentiment from the police or anyone else.
living in well-lit area, having a healthy dose of paranoia (if you think you are being followed, call a friend, drive to a police station, etc), taking a self-defense class, knowing how to disarm a weapon, limiting the errands you run after work (fill up your gas tank before work), whatever you have to do to feel safe. i don't know if there's a big difference between what precautions dancers should take and things that every women should do.
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