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romanceordelusion t1_jaaz7jx wrote

Reply to comment by spokkie5011 in how to thrive in dc with no big city experience? by Fresh_Dragonfruit702

Relatedly, if you’re dumb lost and need to really look at google maps, try to pop into a cvs or something to do so, not be out at night staring at your phone on the sidewalk. I also learn the routes to my house that are well transited, or have a lot of hotels, bars, and businesses open at night. Try to avoid walking home on quiet empty streets

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Ok_Culture_3621 t1_jab681g wrote

No need to try to scare the poor OP. I look lost and clueless all the time and no one has ever bothered me in any city I’ve ever been in. And that includes Bangkok and the Philippines. This isn’t Dickens’ London. The streets aren’t swarming with vagabonds and neerdowells

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romanceordelusion t1_jacjjqc wrote

I think it really depends on the person. I’ve lived in several major cities and in some, petty thefts are quite common if you look smaller or are a woman. I’m targeting advice to a person who has 0 experience city living and may not understand even the basics

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