WHEN TO SEND ENEMY SIGNALS

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WHEN TO SEND ENEMY SIGNALS People who live on the streets constantly seek handouts, especially in big cities. They can be persistent. But their persistence is not random. They target people who are more likely to give them money and aggressively pursue them. How do they know who has a soft heart and who is tough? Easy: they analyze friendly or hostile signals. If the target makes eye contact, the chances increase. If the target smiles, the chances increase. If the target shows pity, the chances increase. If you are constantly being approached by beggars and homeless people, it’s probably because you are unconsciously sending non-verbal signals that invite personal contact. Without personal contact, the chances of receiving money are nonexistent. Beggars know this and go after targets with a higher probability of success. Therefore, in this case, a "city scowl" can be quite useful. Once, when I was a teenager, I was walking in an unfamiliar neighborhood that turned out to be quite dangerous. I was really a fish out of water there. An older man, who recognized that I was out of my comfort zone, came to my rescue. He offered me some unsolicited but extremely valuable advice so ...