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A woman on Reddit recently recounted a terrifying story – one where a creepy guy was following her for blocks, only to get on the same subway car she did and proceed to loom over her.
He was saying gross and rude things and wouldn’t take a hint, causing her to get more and more nervous. She wasn’t sure what she would do until this kind stranger picked up on her body language and intervened.
Thank you to the guy on subway who could read my body language.
I got on the 1 train here, and a man got on after me. (this happens everywhere) I had my keys between my hands but barely noticeable because this guy has been standing behind me the whole 6 minutes i waited for the train. (calling me baby etc,) I sat down and he sat over me holding the bar. and I felt so anxious like throwing up so I stood up near a bunch of other people holding the rail.
Then this guy says to me “hey lauren. you going to jeff’s dinner party too?” i was confused for a sec because he was staring at me and my name isn’t lauren. it took me like 10 seconds to even realize what he was doing.
i said yeah. and he said ‘perfect timing we can walk together. what stop were you going to get off on” and I told him. then he says look what jeff texted me and handed me the notes app which had ‘are you ok?’ and he kind of moved to side so i could write in it.
I told him this guy was following me. He ended up getting off my stop with me and walked me all the way to my friends apartment. When he was suppose to get off at 103. The guy soon left mostly because this guy was way bigger than him thankfully. I have never been in a spot like that and I always told myself what I’d do in a situation like that but I just froze and shut down.
I am so thankful men like him are out there and aware of situations like that. In New York most people really keep to themselves so thank you very much Michael. wherever you are. i am sorry i made you late. but you were like my guardian angel.
And the internet was really glad for the reminder that there are good people out there willing to stick their necks out for perfect strangers.
Sometimes, even eye contact from a guy with a concerned/questioning expression on his face will make me feel like somebody has my back in that kind of situation.
Him taking the extra step with you was an awesome thing to read.
– Abysha
And it happens more often then we think…
Something like this just happened to me. I was standing at the bus stop and a clearly troubled guy with a cane came up and stood beside me, he seemed very angry. I’m pregnant so I noped right out of there and went and stood away from him. He comes screaming after me and pointing his cane at me and banging it on the nearby trash can. All the while he’s yelling that I ruin his day everyday. I was scared but trying to remain calm and asked him to stop several times. Then suddenly this guy appears beside me and just looks at me and says “you ok?” The screaming guy saw him and walked away. That guy stood calmly beside me until my bus came and when I left he said “I hope your day gets better.” I was and am so thankful for him.
– lomo2785
And sometimes you help, and maybe it’s lame… but who cares. You’re helping!
I made a lame attempt to help someone in London in a similar situation. it was around midnight on a half full carriage, She was clearly gorgeous and a drunk man opposite her was constantly staring at her saying “hey, hey, hey, i think you are beautiful “
Nobody was doing anything and she looked really awkward so i just engaged him in mocking conversation . I told him he sounded like he belongs on crimewatch. The people around us laughed and he shut up soon after, still kept sneaking a peek at her though. I always wondered what i could have done better, this guys idea was excellent and i’ll hold it in reserve!
– eggcement
It’s great that people are looking out for others!
This makes me so happy that someone was looking out for you! I try my hardest specially at night time to be more aware of the people around me to make sure they okay!
I always carry a pocket knife as well on me but when I don’t I have my keys in my hands as well!
– Cacasx
Because there are stories like this popping up EVERY day…
Recently heard a story of a friend who was getting followed on her way to work early one morning.
Started freaking out and walked up to a fruit cart man and told him she was being followed by this creep.
Fruit cart man starts screaming at this guy and throwing bananas at him.
NYC rolls deep.
– bpm12891
Which should tell you for sure that there are people you pass every day who might need help – or who might help you – so keep your eyes and your sixth sense at the ready.
If you see something (or sense something), say something. You may be just what the situation needs for everyone to get out alright.
