What are some ways a single (and alone) female can stay safe going out for new years?

• Never set your drink down and leave it only to come back to it. Once it's down, just get a new one.

• Don't go where people aren't around. Why go down a dark, poorly lit alleyway? Not worth it.

• Don't get shitfaced.

• In general just be aware of your surroundings. Know where the exit is, and keep an eye out for suspicious activity. Like, if a fight breaks loose. Leave. Everyone's drunk. Before you know it, bottles are flying and someone has a knifebor maybe even a gun. Just leave and go somewhere else. If you're sticking around, you're endangering yourself on purpose.

• Don't leave with a stranger or strangers even if you think you trust them.

• Also don't ditch your friends 'cause you found someone to go home with. Not cool.

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Tell someone you trust where you plan to be. Don't drink a drink that was left unattended for any amount of time or otherwise seems suspicious. Don't wear revealing clothing. Don't drink past your limit. Don't let any stranger take you home. Stay in well-lit areas; strength in numbers. Carry mace, a taser, and/or some kind of concealable blade. Don't lose track of your phone and don't let it die.

Go to a decent establishment in a decent area, for a start.

Dress like Paul Bunyan.

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Don't party in Germany alone.

If I knew this, I'd do it.

If you're vigilant you can be fine, but for me the whole point of going out is to let loose a little and I don't feel safe doing that alone.

Honestly you don't. You need girlfriends or guys you trust with you.