Has our upbringing as nice and polite young ladies made us less safe?  Do we make ourselves vulnerable because we were taught to be nice, polite, and lady-like growing up, rather than learning practical women’s personal safety tips that empower us to protect ourselves confidently?

While kindness is a virtue, it should never come at the cost of personal safety. In real-life scenarios, hesitation driven by politeness can put us at risk. Instead of being conditioned to avoid offense, women need to be equipped with confidence, awareness, and practical self-defense strategies to protect themselves. It’s time to shift the narrative and put safety before social expectations.

Trust Your Gut

Imagine you’ve stayed late at work one evening in a large office building.  Most everyone has already left for the day.   You’re waiting for an elevator to take you down the parking garage.   The elevator arrives, the doors open, and there is a single man you do not know in the elevator.   What do you do?   

Unfortunately, many women will ignore their gut instinct regarding their safety and get in the elevator for fear of being perceived as rude. This need to be polite counters against many women’s personal safety tips that encourage us to trust our instincts over social expectations.   

Let’s start honoring it and stop worrying about being perceived as impolite.   If a man is offended by this then that is probably not a person you want to be trapped in an elevator with!

Be Ready, Not Sorry

While the majority of men will not cause us harm if we do get into that elevator, we unfortunately know all too well some might. So, if we choose to ignore our gut instinct and get on that elevator, we better be prepared for a potentially dangerous situation.   We need to stay alert, exude confidence, and stay off our phones. What weapons do we have on us?   What could be used in close quarters?  Definitely avoid pepper spray in this situation!   One of the best self-defense tools in this scenario would be the Go Guarded Hand-Held with Stun Gun.  It is a DOUBLE DEFENDER – stun gun on one end, Go Guarded knife on the other. It will provide a painful, disabling shock if activated, providing the mere seconds you need to escape from the elevator.  And if needed, you still have a second line of defense in the knife end.   

Choose Your Safety 

Choosing to prioritize your safety doesn’t make you rude, it makes you smart. The world doesn’t always give second chances, so it’s important to act on instinct without guilt or hesitation. Every woman deserves the confidence to walk alone, ride an elevator, or park her car without fear. 

With the right mindset and reliable tools at your side, you can take control of your safety without compromising your dignity. Being prepared isn’t paranoia, it’s power.

Stay impolite! Stay safe!   And check out the convenient, comfortable, and effective self-defense options from Go Guarded.