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Being followed uncomfortably as solo woman what to do

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Sofia H.•1530 rep•2

Solo woman feeling followed uncomfortably in a town What to do

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Immediate steps: (1) Duck into a busy restaurant, hotel lobby, or shop with security guard (nearly every hotel has one). (2) Loudly say 'this man is following me' — cultural expectation is that women in distress get help. (3) Call 1938 (Women's Emergency Helpline) or 1912 (Tourist Police). (4) Change direction sharply to confirm.

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Ayesha K.•850 rep•1

Duck into hotel + call 1938. Thanks!

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Sofia H.•1530 rep•2

Prevention: walk with purpose, avoid isolated streets after dark, keep small change accessible so you don't dig through bags. Trust instincts absolutely — a wrong feeling is a real signal. Sri Lanka is generally safer than many destinations but never zero-risk. Confidence and awareness combined.

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