Self-defense tip: How to be scary and intimidating in less than 5 seconds

SHTF News ^ | 6/15/22 | Zoey Sky

[Roman_War_Criminal]

As a prepper, you might sometimes need to look more intimidating, such as when you’re trying to scare off a potential attacker.

Even under normal circumstances, you can benefit from knowing how to look intimidating, like if you want to be taken seriously at work. (h/t to TheSurvivalMom.com)

Body language and how it affects how people perceive you You’re always communicating, even if you’re not saying a word to another person.

Consciously or unconsciously, you say things through your gestures, movements and facial expressions. Other people also perceive attitudes, personality and character qualities from these actions.

In fact, nonverbal communication holds tremendous sway in your communications with other people. If you’re talking to someone, tilting your head to one side or leaning in indicates interest.

If your arms are crossed, you will seem defensive while nail-biting can signal nervousness and anxiety.

[Tallguy]

I’m pretty good at it, but I also crowd the guy a bit to make maximum use of my height & weight. Dog psychology... unnerved them with your calmness.

[null and void]

{{{{SHUDDER}}}}

[Lurker]

That is so true.

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[cgbg]

“If it doesn’t feel right, take an alternate path.”

If I see someone who looks threatening or drug-addled, I treat them like they are carrying a lethal virus.

I call it “anti-social distancing”.

;-)

[goodnesswins]

Hhmmm...I must have figured this out a long time ago...a co-worker once said to me...”no one would ever mess with you”..and I am female. I walk with purpose wherever I am. My husband, on the other hand, is like a tourist....

[gitmo]

Clicking the safety OFF seems to work.

[gundog]

The eyes served him well on “Night Court,” too.

[ArtDodger]

My Dutch Uncle taught me to ‘pretend’ to pick up a stone when being harassed by a pack of dogs. Curs have a history of having things thrown at them and know when a zinger is coming. It works!

[Larry Lucido]

At least his tie was straight.

[Qiviut]

I’ll have to work on the “dead eye” stare specifically. I find that very intense direct eye contact tends to fluster a lot of people - I’d say the majority. They’ll look away, walk away, don’t want to engage any more or at all.

[heartwood]

I found that being 5’2 and in shape attracts a lot of nonsense, when I was young.

Dead eye stare would just get “Why so down? Smile!”

Going absolutely ape helped.

A deep, dropped two octaves, gutteral, rage-filled, ugly demonic voice helped.

This is real YMMV advice.

[heartwood]

I hate viscous gang members. They ooze.

[stevio]

I’m a social vegan. I avoid meet.

[cuban leaf]

We were both dressed “professionally”, and just as she seemed to read my body language, I was reading hers. 😎

[DoodleBob]

I know people hate Hollywood etc, but BB was incredibly well-written AND this was one of the greatest moments in TV history.

And the straightening was priceless.

[cuban leaf]

But don’t leave us hanging - how does one walk when carrying?

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this is going to sound a bit weak, but here goes. Imagine you have a desert eagle under your jacket to the point where you almost believe it. It simply changes how your walk, give eye contact, etc. You sort of naturally go into the “lowered chin, blank eyes” mode, when you’re observing a potential threat.

It’s really true. It really does give people a “I probably should just walk on by” feeling. Fact is, most muggers are cowards (kinda like most police and even sharks). That is, they can pack a punch, but are scared of any target that might bring them harm. They all want to lopsided encounter, with them firmly on top.

[cuban leaf]

See my post above this one.

[FamiliarFace]

Thanks for the tip. I try to use situational awareness when I’m out and about. I hate going shopping for anything but necessities. I avoid crowds if I can, and always have my spidey senses up if I go into bigger cities, though I know anything can happen even in small towns. The semi-rural life has really grown on me, and thankfully, my husband, too. There’s not a lot of desire for us to leave our little slice of heaven, other than a grocery run.

[MayflowerMadam]

Gus was pretty terrifying. No expression. Ever.

[HeadOn]

Yep. I’ve told my sons, “Pay attention to your surroundings and walk like you’re always ready to kick someone’s a**. You probably will never be bothered.”