Recognizing a maniac is difficult even for experienced forensics. An example of this is the case of A. Chikatilo, who became famous throughout the country - a serial killer who had been operating with impunity in the territory of Rostov and other regions for more than ten years in a row. However, excessive caution in dealing with suspicious people can sometimes save lives.
Instruction manual
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Keep in mind that the stereotype of a “brutal” or some other special appearance of a maniac is a delusion. Such a person may seem quite attractive and intelligent man. So the embittered look and the shaved nape are far from the main indicators that you are a maniac.
2
If a stranger (random acquaintance) of a person is too persistent in your desires, never follow his lead. Pay attention to all suspicious "traps" in his speech. For example, he may call you to go somewhere with him without stinting on various promises. Say a solid no and watch him react. As a rule, maniacs regret spending too much time on their potential victim and are afraid to attract too much attention.
3
If you notice some insinuatingness in a person’s actions, attempts to manipulate you, nervousness, fussiness - you should not give in to his persuasion. Firmly express your unwillingness to further communication and go your own way, better illuminated and crowded.
4
If you have any suspicions, arrange a kind of "test drive". Do not be afraid to lie, sometimes it is vital. For example, say that in 5 minutes your older brother will come (or a man - a work colleague), that you want your interlocutor to get to know him. Observe the human reaction. As a rule, people with bad intentions do not crave such meetings and leave in search of a more accommodating victim.
5
Call (or pretend to call) in the presence of a suspicious person to any of your relatives or acquaintances, tell loudly (preferably so that others hear) where you are and begin to describe the signs of your new acquaintance. For example: "Sasha, I met a great guy, such a wow, tall. He said that his name is Andrey … No, not bald, brown-haired, with such a pleasant timbre of voice
.", etc. Carefully observe the reaction of this person: if he tries to immediately retire, your distrust of him was completely justified.
6
Pay attention to any inconsistencies in the story and appearance of the person or in anything else. For example, he can tell you that he is a hunter with experience, invite you to show you the marvelous beautiful places that are ten minutes walk from the city, say that he himself has just returned from hunting … But if his appearance proves the opposite (pure clothes and shoes, not a hunting bag, the smell of cologne, not a fire, etc.), trust your intuition, and not inspired stories of a stranger. Although, in any case, even if the appearance corresponds to the verbally presented appearance (and maniacs often carefully rehearse their role in advance), a sane person should not agree to such invitations.
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Do not make casual acquaintances on the street, soberly evaluate and by all means try to get away from a new acquaintance that is nagging you, observe elementary rules of personal safety and never say “okay”, “well”, “yes” against your will.
