Scenario: It’s night, and a man is walking home. He sees ahead there is a woman going in the opposite direction as him. Knowing not to stop or approach her, but his presence makes her nervous. What would help further in this scenario if anything?

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    Make eye contact, smile widely, and enthusiastically extend my hand so she knows I’m not a threat.

    No, I actually just keep walking, not altering my path. Occasionally will give them a nod, just like I’d give anyone.