In the United States, the most common street name is second Street. That’s because some municipalities have first Street and some municipalities have main Street.

Stray dogs:
If you pass somewhere and there are suddenly stray dogs in your way, just squat down and show your hands. Hands down, palms up. If they come to sniff and shit, keep your palms below their face. Basically let them come to you. When they trust you, you can pat the top of the head. But patting the top of the head before they know you can be dangerous, as you might use them to hit them, for example.

Usually within seconds the whole pack comes to get some love :)

I’ve never been attacked by a dog this way. But if a dog would come at me, actually aggressive and not slow down, I hear you should use your feet to defend yourself.

Don’t just walk through their territory.

If someone asks you a question your answer is always “no.”

“Do you know the time?” “No”

“Do you want a free bottle of designer perfume?” “No”

“Can I ask you a question?” “No”

“Do you want to help starving children?” “No”

“My name is James, what’s your name?” “No”

There’s no upside to interacting with people on the street. Don’t be polite because they’ll use it against you.

Walk with a purpose.

Keep eye contact to a minimum.

Use mirror, reflections and shadows to tell movement without looking directly at it.

Don’t use headphones, you need your senses.

Don’t listen to strangers.

Trust your gut.