Attempted ipod theft, how do you react?

[schwza]

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Stick out your hand and thank him for picking up the device you dropped.

He wants you to walk away and not make a scene. Do the opposite. But be calm and non-threatening, give him an out. Make it clear that you are not accusing him of anything, so he can walk away from his botched job.

What T stop was this, by the way? I can't imagine any place would be empty during the morning commute.

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it takes some stones, but i like this line. i'd be pretty shocked if they tried to kick the crap out of you in a crowded T. it'd also be a little nerve-wracking leaving if they exited the train at the same time (can't imagine they would), but you could call the cops for an escort if you needed to.

[Talk2BigSteve]

Act like you didn't here what he said since you have headphones or earbuds on. Thank him for picking it up. When he doesn't give it back make a scene. Go apesh|t and yell something to get other people's attention. The main thing is he has friends but you have your lungs and good samaritians to rely on.

Don't do anything stupid to act brave by yourself, it is much better to go apesh|t and scream like a girl so everyone will look at you.

Then when you have everyones attention I would get in real close to the guy and Say something loud like "I just want the world to know how much Johnny and I love each other!" and then plant a big kiss on him. I bet you get your Ipod back after that.

Or shot. [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

Steve

[RunDownHouse]

Wait, you're gay?

[Bradyams]

Or in your best Raji voice (Vince Vaughn's character from Be Cool) say, "We can handle this like gentleman or we CAN get into some GANGSTA [censored]!"

[kurosh]

Results?

[lucas9000]

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Stick out your hand and thank him for picking up the device you dropped.

He wants you to walk away and not make a scene. Do the opposite. But be calm and non-threatening, give him an out. Make it clear that you are not accusing him of anything, so he can walk away from his botched job.

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this is best.

i demand to know the results.

[tbach24]

I've heard a lot about iPod theft on the T. I'll be sure to make sure I handle my stuff protectively next time I'm on.

BTW, I like the "thanks for picking that up" line that others have given. I doubt that many good samaritans would help since it is Boston but it might get attention and make people notice it so they can get a police profile or whatever.

[Blackjack]

Bastard.. I'd start a scene. He's not going to hurt you in public for a 300$ piece of machinery.. Unless he's a crackhead.

Blackjack

[Vote4Pedro]

stomp this fool...then kick him in the mouth

[ligerliger]

Me and pedro offer our protection until your can acquire yourself some bostaff skills or numchuck skills.