Mike Carruthers

We being members of a community.

In this sense, it's not unlike putting up a Christmas tree or having a Labor Day cookout.

Everybody does it, so we just do it.

It's just a ritual.

Storms approaching?

Go to the store.

And that is something you should know.

There's a concept called situational awareness.

Yeah, it sounds a little tactical, but it's really just about paying attention, knowing where you are, what's going on around you, and how you're coming across to people.

Things like noticing where the exits are, being careful about what personal details you share with whom, and even how you carry yourself and move through a space.

All of this can quietly affect your safety.

Now, most people don't think about any of this until something goes wrong.

But small choices, like where you stand, what you say, how alert you look, can make a real difference in whether you're seen as an easy target or not.

So what should you be paying attention to, and what do most people completely miss?

That's what we're going to talk about with Dana Eve.

She's a personal safety expert who shares practical, real-world safety advice with millions of people on social media.

And she's the author of a book called Street Smarts.

Trust your instincts, outsmart danger, and stay safe in a world that isn't.

Hi, Dana.

Welcome to Something You Should Know.