Predators do not choose victims randomly; rather, they filter them. Security experts and behavioral psychologists know that criminals look for “soft targets”—people who appear disconnected from their surroundings. You might think you are simply checking your email while walking to the car, but to a trained observer, you are broadcasting a signal that says, “I am not paying attention.” Changing these six habits isn’t about being paranoid; on the contrary, it is about projecting a presence that makes a predator decide you are too much trouble. Therefore, tightening up your body language is the cheapest insurance policy you can buy.
