Many women have to take extra precautions just to stay safe when they're out — and honestly, it's a sad and frustrating reality.
So, as a woman, what "rules" do you have to follow in order to feel safer in public?
Maybe you've had to be extra careful and avoid all eye contact just to try to avoid being catcalled or being approached by a stranger.
Or maybe you've had to pretend you're on the phone with someone — or on the way to see a friend — when you're in an Uber.
Perhaps you've learned to never leave your drink — or other items like your purse, phone, or keys — unattended.
Or perhaps you take out your car keys BEFORE even leaving a building — just in case you need them for self-defense and so you're not distracted while looking for them.
In the comments below, share which "rules" you've had to follow just to keep safe as a woman — and WHY — for a chance to be featured in a BuzzFeed Community post.