Always be alert....try to be Safe.. keep family informed... Never trust a cab or auto driver. Never share personal information. Never hide your whereabouts from your family. Dont party late with strangers or just met friends. How to stay safe at nightThe competitive nature of jobs in the hospitality and similar services sector is pushing women professionals to work extra hours and travel late in the night. With repeated incidents of rape and abuse being reported, we asked young professionals to share their experiences and tell us what advice theyd like to give to others who, like them, travel late. Suchita Menon, 32, an associate events manager at a Mumbai-based company, has been travelling late in the night for seven years now. As part of her job, she travels to New Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Pune, Bangalore and Jaipur and often works with new crew members -- caterers, corporate executives, technicians etc. While she blames poor security and lack of prompt resources in public transport -- namely, buses and local trains at night -- she advices women to stay alert at all times. For those travelling late, Suchita has the following advice: If you stay far from the office and have the option to spend the night at a close friends place, always do that instead of travelling alone in the night. Never trust a cab or auto driver and do not share personal information -- your family details, how much you earn, etc. -- particularly if youre staying alone. If youre in a new city, do a thorough background check -- online reviews, recommendations -- before checking into a hotel. Also check for hidden cameras, microphones inside the room. If youre travelling alone, do not compromise on security by choosing low cost unlisted hotels located in remote areas. If youre single, never hide your whereabouts from your family and loved ones. Always carry a portable phone charger just in case your phones battery drains away. No matter how tired you are, if youre travelling alone, avoid sleeping in the cab, bus or train. Do not accept drinks at parties from strangers -- they could be spiked. Do not party late with strangers or just met friends. Human Resources professional Deepti Choudhary lives in suburban Mumbai and occasionally travels late from work. Although she prefers to reach home before midnight, she keeps her folks at home informed about her whereabouts. Deepti has the following advice for young women: Subscribe to a self defence class. Keep your family informed about your whereabouts. Always note down the details of the cab or bus you take and share it with family. Always carry a small knife and pepper spray in your bag. Read more @ mumbaitalknews/news/details/lifestyle/43#sthash.UNwQphOw.dpbs
Posted on: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 10:09:51 +0000
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