Why people wear earbuds and all sorts of distractions in public places is a complete mystery to me.
The more "diverse" the area the more I stay attuned to what is happening around me...
Yep. And if something doesn't look right, cross the street or just reverse direction, if possible. Oprah Winfrey (of all people) once said something along the lines of: "My safety comes before your hurt feelings".
She's right. And it's a lesson all young people should learn.