Originally posted by: madhoo
Well most of the times, these cheap boys are harmless for as long as you show them who's the boss. Instead of panicking and reacting - using your cell phone or running, look them in their eyes and yell at them - yell and tell them to leave you alone or you'll start screaming. If they don't leave, by all means, scream as loud as you can. Make as much of a scene as possible. Even if they grab you and take you, keep on fighting and while doing so, grab the details in your head about your surroundings and about your attackers. Two things that women should always keep in theirs purse are: a sharp object (not a weapon though) and a pepper spray.
Another thing I would like to mention is that if' it's late and you're going home, do one of the followings:
1) if you have to take the bus, then take the bus from a stop where it's busy - too much of public. It's hard for any guy(s) to attack girl where there are too many people.
2) Make arrangements with your family members or your friends to come and pick you up.
3) Travel in a group - 3 or more.
4) Assuming this is in India - take an auto riskshaw or a taxi rather than the bus.