Read Environment

• Scan entrances, exits, blind corners
• Mark choke points around you
• Notice crowd flow and noise shifts
• Spot vehicles that break the pattern

Read People

• Look for intent, not style
• Watch hands, gaze, pace, and angle
• Flag repeated glances and pace-matching
• Treat intercept paths as concern

Control Position

• Keep distance when possible
• Avoid getting boxed against walls or cars
• Stay out of dead ends
• Favor positions with two ways out

Manage Your Six

• Know your twelve is forward
• Treat your six as behind you
• Use brief checks, not nervous stares
• Change pace to expose a follower

Check Techniques

• Take quick rearview-style glances
• Use window and vehicle reflections
• Turn naturally at corners and crosswalks
• Avoid lingering or obvious stares

Decide Early

• Create distance the moment it feels wrong
• Cross the street to break contact
• Step into a public business
• Reset your route without hesitation

Pro Tips

• Keep head up and hands free
• Keep your path clear ahead
• Project quiet confidence
• Trust your gut over convenience