{"id":516,"date":"2018-04-20T15:19:41","date_gmt":"2018-04-20T15:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/phs\/?p=516"},"modified":"2018-04-20T15:19:41","modified_gmt":"2018-04-20T15:19:41","slug":"personal-safety-general-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/phs\/2018\/04\/20\/personal-safety-general-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Safety-General Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Personal Safety \u2013 General Safety Tips<\/h1>\n<p>April 7, 2018 \u2013 9:22 am<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2433\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vaf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2009\/04\/4608098_f496-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"4608098_f496\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These tips are not intended to scare you, but to make you aware of some simple things you can do to prevent being the victim of a crime.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Listen to and act on your intuition. It\u2019s better to be safe and risk a little embarrassment, than stay in an uncomfortable situation that may be unsafe.<\/li>\n<li>If you are in danger or being attacked and want to get help, yell \u201cCall 911!\u201d or give specific directions to onlookers; for example: \u201cYou! Get the police!\u201d or \u201cWalk me to the store on the corner, I\u2019m being followed.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Have your keys ready when approaching your car or building.<\/li>\n<li>Vary your routine: drive or walk different routes every day. If you suspect that someone is following you, by foot or in a car, don\u2019t go home (or they will know where you live). Go to a trusted neighbor or to a public place to call police, or go directly to the police station.<\/li>\n<li>Do not label keys with your name or any identification.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t talk about your social life or vacation plans where strangers can overhear you.<\/li>\n<li>Carry your cell phone with you at all times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Personal Safety \u2013 General Safety Tips April 7, 2018 \u2013 9:22 am These tips are not intended to scare you, but to make you aware of some simple things you can do to prevent being the victim of a crime. Listen to and act on your intuition. 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