Awareness

• See entrances and movement clearly
• Watch the whole room at once
• Keep sightlines free of blind spots
• Notice who enters and leaves

Access Control

• Choose seats easy to enter and leave
• Avoid being boxed in
• Keep a path to the door
• Never trap yourself in a corner

Back Cover

• Put a wall behind you
• Use solid structure for protection
• Eliminate rear exposure
• Deny anyone an approach from behind

Distance

• Keep space from crowds and noise
• Stay clear of conflict zones
• Avoid close proximity to strangers
• Buffer yourself from chaos

Escape Options

• Map multiple clear exits
• Stay within a few steps of one
• Keep exits near, not behind
• Avoid being far from the door

Threat Model

• Identify blind spots you can't see
• Avoid chokepoints and high-traffic paths
• Reject seats with rear exposure
• Steer clear of exit blockages

Golden Rule

• Face the room squarely
• Keep your back to the wall
• Hold options on your sides
• Place the exit near, not behind

Score The Seat

• Rate awareness, cover, and access
• Mark optimal seats green
• Treat exposed seats as high risk
• Pick the highest total score