Mugging 'Etiquette'?
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I have recently been 'mugged' in the streets of Northern Italy. I only recently moved here due to a new workplace.
She (concluding from her voice and demaenour) simply walked up to me with a knife and nicely asked whether I have any money with me. Of course I was scared and was willing to hand it over, but she would only actually take half of what I had in my portemonnaie (around 100€) at the time. She even went ahead and apologised for the inconvenience she caused, saying that maybe she'll pay me back some day.
So, is this 'common' or did I experience a rather rare case?
It might be important to add that I have absolutely no experience with any criminal activities aside from television, so my vision might be distorted in this matter.
A bonus question would be is it actually dangerous to be on the streets of (Northern) Italy after dark?
safety italy etiquette
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I have recently been 'mugged' in the streets of Northern Italy. I only recently moved here due to a new workplace.
She (concluding from her voice and demaenour) simply walked up to me with a knife and nicely asked whether I have any money with me. Of course I was scared and was willing to hand it over, but she would only actually take half of what I had in my portemonnaie (around 100€) at the time. She even went ahead and apologised for the inconvenience she caused, saying that maybe she'll pay me back some day.
So, is this 'common' or did I experience a rather rare case?
It might be important to add that I have absolutely no experience with any criminal activities aside from television, so my vision might be distorted in this matter.
A bonus question would be is it actually dangerous to be on the streets of (Northern) Italy after dark?
safety italy etiquette
edited Aug 2 '17 at 13:07
hippietrail
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asked Aug 2 '17 at 12:57
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That was a very polite mugger. Seems to be a person more in need of the money than really a mugger.
– DumbCoder
Aug 2 '17 at 13:00
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@hippietrail I honestly don't intend to go to the local police. Without wanting to go too much into detail, I used to be rather poor before a rich friend of mine died and bequeathed a good amount of money to me, so I kind of feel for her :/
– Crowley Astray
Aug 2 '17 at 13:14
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Commenting on your bonus question. You name a location anywhere in the world and I am sure you can find somewhere in it where it is dangerous to be on the streets after dark
– Peter M
Aug 2 '17 at 13:17
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Bonus Answer: So do you look easily muggable? Criminals profile their targets too so a Dwayne Johnson type can safely pass places where a Justin Trudeau might have problems.
– Johns-305
Aug 2 '17 at 13:55
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I'd definitely invite her for a pint of beer.
– sepehr
Aug 9 '17 at 17:43
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up vote
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up vote
14
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I have recently been 'mugged' in the streets of Northern Italy. I only recently moved here due to a new workplace.
She (concluding from her voice and demaenour) simply walked up to me with a knife and nicely asked whether I have any money with me. Of course I was scared and was willing to hand it over, but she would only actually take half of what I had in my portemonnaie (around 100€) at the time. She even went ahead and apologised for the inconvenience she caused, saying that maybe she'll pay me back some day.
So, is this 'common' or did I experience a rather rare case?
It might be important to add that I have absolutely no experience with any criminal activities aside from television, so my vision might be distorted in this matter.
A bonus question would be is it actually dangerous to be on the streets of (Northern) Italy after dark?
safety italy etiquette
edited Aug 2 '17 at 13:07
hippietrail
45.2k39202520
asked Aug 2 '17 at 12:57
Crowley Astray
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I have recently been 'mugged' in the streets of Northern Italy. I only recently moved here due to a new workplace.
She (concluding from her voice and demaenour) simply walked up to me with a knife and nicely asked whether I have any money with me. Of course I was scared and was willing to hand it over, but she would only actually take half of what I had in my portemonnaie (around 100€) at the time. She even went ahead and apologised for the inconvenience she caused, saying that maybe she'll pay me back some day.
So, is this 'common' or did I experience a rather rare case?
It might be important to add that I have absolutely no experience with any criminal activities aside from television, so my vision might be distorted in this matter.
A bonus question would be is it actually dangerous to be on the streets of (Northern) Italy after dark?
safety italy etiquette
safety italy etiquette
edited Aug 2 '17 at 13:07
hippietrail
45.2k39202520
asked Aug 2 '17 at 12:57
Crowley Astray
1735
edited Aug 2 '17 at 13:07
hippietrail
45.2k39202520
asked Aug 2 '17 at 12:57
Crowley Astray
1735
edited Aug 2 '17 at 13:07
hippietrail
45.2k39202520
edited Aug 2 '17 at 13:07
hippietrail
45.2k39202520
edited Aug 2 '17 at 13:07
hippietrail
45.2k39202520
45.2k39202520
asked Aug 2 '17 at 12:57
Crowley Astray
1735
asked Aug 2 '17 at 12:57
Crowley Astray
1735
asked Aug 2 '17 at 12:57
Crowley Astray
1735
1735
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That was a very polite mugger. Seems to be a person more in need of the money than really a mugger.
– DumbCoder
Aug 2 '17 at 13:00
3
@hippietrail I honestly don't intend to go to the local police. Without wanting to go too much into detail, I used to be rather poor before a rich friend of mine died and bequeathed a good amount of money to me, so I kind of feel for her :/
– Crowley Astray
Aug 2 '17 at 13:14
2
Commenting on your bonus question. You name a location anywhere in the world and I am sure you can find somewhere in it where it is dangerous to be on the streets after dark
– Peter M
Aug 2 '17 at 13:17
2
Bonus Answer: So do you look easily muggable? Criminals profile their targets too so a Dwayne Johnson type can safely pass places where a Justin Trudeau might have problems.
– Johns-305
Aug 2 '17 at 13:55
2
I'd definitely invite her for a pint of beer.
– sepehr
Aug 9 '17 at 17:43
|
show 9 more comments
10
That was a very polite mugger. Seems to be a person more in need of the money than really a mugger.
– DumbCoder
Aug 2 '17 at 13:00
3
@hippietrail I honestly don't intend to go to the local police. Without wanting to go too much into detail, I used to be rather poor before a rich friend of mine died and bequeathed a good amount of money to me, so I kind of feel for her :/
– Crowley Astray
Aug 2 '17 at 13:14
2
Commenting on your bonus question. You name a location anywhere in the world and I am sure you can find somewhere in it where it is dangerous to be on the streets after dark
– Peter M
Aug 2 '17 at 13:17
2
Bonus Answer: So do you look easily muggable? Criminals profile their targets too so a Dwayne Johnson type can safely pass places where a Justin Trudeau might have problems.
– Johns-305
Aug 2 '17 at 13:55
2
I'd definitely invite her for a pint of beer.
– sepehr
Aug 9 '17 at 17:43
10
10
That was a very polite mugger. Seems to be a person more in need of the money than really a mugger.
– DumbCoder
Aug 2 '17 at 13:00
That was a very polite mugger. Seems to be a person more in need of the money than really a mugger.
– DumbCoder
Aug 2 '17 at 13:00
3
3
@hippietrail I honestly don't intend to go to the local police. Without wanting to go too much into detail, I used to be rather poor before a rich friend of mine died and bequeathed a good amount of money to me, so I kind of feel for her :/
– Crowley Astray
Aug 2 '17 at 13:14
@hippietrail I honestly don't intend to go to the local police. Without wanting to go too much into detail, I used to be rather poor before a rich friend of mine died and bequeathed a good amount of money to me, so I kind of feel for her :/
– Crowley Astray
Aug 2 '17 at 13:14
2
2
Commenting on your bonus question. You name a location anywhere in the world and I am sure you can find somewhere in it where it is dangerous to be on the streets after dark
– Peter M
Aug 2 '17 at 13:17
Commenting on your bonus question. You name a location anywhere in the world and I am sure you can find somewhere in it where it is dangerous to be on the streets after dark
– Peter M
Aug 2 '17 at 13:17
2
2
Bonus Answer: So do you look easily muggable? Criminals profile their targets too so a Dwayne Johnson type can safely pass places where a Justin Trudeau might have problems.
– Johns-305
Aug 2 '17 at 13:55
Bonus Answer: So do you look easily muggable? Criminals profile their targets too so a Dwayne Johnson type can safely pass places where a Justin Trudeau might have problems.
– Johns-305
Aug 2 '17 at 13:55
2
2
I'd definitely invite her for a pint of beer.
– sepehr
Aug 9 '17 at 17:43
I'd definitely invite her for a pint of beer.
– sepehr
Aug 9 '17 at 17:43
|
show 9 more comments
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You experienced a rather rare case: in fact, it's rare to find a mugger with such good manners!
In general, Italy is a safe country to live in (see this report , pp. 105-117) and it's relatively rare to get mugged. For instance, I live in a city in northern Italy, I've walked a lot in the night and I haven't been mugged once in almost fifty years; among a hundred friends I can recall just a couple of cases (all failed). Various types of pickpocketers are definitely more common (e.g., pay attention if someone walks very close to you; or, if you have a car and you find a flat tire at a parking lot, don't leave any possession unattended while you change the tire).
However, in every big city (in every part of the world) there are areas where you want to avoid walking alone after dark, especially if you are new to the place and can be easily recognized as a foreigner. Since you're new to the city, ask your colleagues and your closest neighbours information about your area.
answered Aug 2 '17 at 17:59
Massimo Ortolano
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Long story short: there is no mugging etiquette. Muggers don't get together in clubs and agree on how to mug people. Muggers simply mug people. Their reasons are different and so are their behaviours but their end result is the same: to mug you. I think you were simply lucky to be treated nicely by the person mugging you.
answered Aug 2 '17 at 22:13
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2 Answers
2
active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
7
down vote
accepted
You experienced a rather rare case: in fact, it's rare to find a mugger with such good manners!
In general, Italy is a safe country to live in (see this report , pp. 105-117) and it's relatively rare to get mugged. For instance, I live in a city in northern Italy, I've walked a lot in the night and I haven't been mugged once in almost fifty years; among a hundred friends I can recall just a couple of cases (all failed). Various types of pickpocketers are definitely more common (e.g., pay attention if someone walks very close to you; or, if you have a car and you find a flat tire at a parking lot, don't leave any possession unattended while you change the tire).
However, in every big city (in every part of the world) there are areas where you want to avoid walking alone after dark, especially if you are new to the place and can be easily recognized as a foreigner. Since you're new to the city, ask your colleagues and your closest neighbours information about your area.
answered Aug 2 '17 at 17:59
Massimo Ortolano
18426
add a comment |
up vote
7
down vote
accepted
You experienced a rather rare case: in fact, it's rare to find a mugger with such good manners!
In general, Italy is a safe country to live in (see this report , pp. 105-117) and it's relatively rare to get mugged. For instance, I live in a city in northern Italy, I've walked a lot in the night and I haven't been mugged once in almost fifty years; among a hundred friends I can recall just a couple of cases (all failed). Various types of pickpocketers are definitely more common (e.g., pay attention if someone walks very close to you; or, if you have a car and you find a flat tire at a parking lot, don't leave any possession unattended while you change the tire).
However, in every big city (in every part of the world) there are areas where you want to avoid walking alone after dark, especially if you are new to the place and can be easily recognized as a foreigner. Since you're new to the city, ask your colleagues and your closest neighbours information about your area.
answered Aug 2 '17 at 17:59
Massimo Ortolano
18426
add a comment |
up vote
7
down vote
accepted
up vote
7
down vote
accepted
You experienced a rather rare case: in fact, it's rare to find a mugger with such good manners!
In general, Italy is a safe country to live in (see this report , pp. 105-117) and it's relatively rare to get mugged. For instance, I live in a city in northern Italy, I've walked a lot in the night and I haven't been mugged once in almost fifty years; among a hundred friends I can recall just a couple of cases (all failed). Various types of pickpocketers are definitely more common (e.g., pay attention if someone walks very close to you; or, if you have a car and you find a flat tire at a parking lot, don't leave any possession unattended while you change the tire).
However, in every big city (in every part of the world) there are areas where you want to avoid walking alone after dark, especially if you are new to the place and can be easily recognized as a foreigner. Since you're new to the city, ask your colleagues and your closest neighbours information about your area.
answered Aug 2 '17 at 17:59
Massimo Ortolano
18426
You experienced a rather rare case: in fact, it's rare to find a mugger with such good manners!
In general, Italy is a safe country to live in (see this report , pp. 105-117) and it's relatively rare to get mugged. For instance, I live in a city in northern Italy, I've walked a lot in the night and I haven't been mugged once in almost fifty years; among a hundred friends I can recall just a couple of cases (all failed). Various types of pickpocketers are definitely more common (e.g., pay attention if someone walks very close to you; or, if you have a car and you find a flat tire at a parking lot, don't leave any possession unattended while you change the tire).
However, in every big city (in every part of the world) there are areas where you want to avoid walking alone after dark, especially if you are new to the place and can be easily recognized as a foreigner. Since you're new to the city, ask your colleagues and your closest neighbours information about your area.
answered Aug 2 '17 at 17:59
Massimo Ortolano
18426
answered Aug 2 '17 at 17:59
Massimo Ortolano
18426
answered Aug 2 '17 at 17:59
Massimo Ortolano
18426
answered Aug 2 '17 at 17:59
Massimo Ortolano
18426
18426
add a comment |
add a comment |
up vote
8
down vote
Long story short: there is no mugging etiquette. Muggers don't get together in clubs and agree on how to mug people. Muggers simply mug people. Their reasons are different and so are their behaviours but their end result is the same: to mug you. I think you were simply lucky to be treated nicely by the person mugging you.
answered Aug 2 '17 at 22:13
JoErNanO♦
43.6k12135222
add a comment |
up vote
8
down vote
Long story short: there is no mugging etiquette. Muggers don't get together in clubs and agree on how to mug people. Muggers simply mug people. Their reasons are different and so are their behaviours but their end result is the same: to mug you. I think you were simply lucky to be treated nicely by the person mugging you.
answered Aug 2 '17 at 22:13
JoErNanO♦
43.6k12135222
add a comment |
up vote
8
down vote
up vote
8
down vote
Long story short: there is no mugging etiquette. Muggers don't get together in clubs and agree on how to mug people. Muggers simply mug people. Their reasons are different and so are their behaviours but their end result is the same: to mug you. I think you were simply lucky to be treated nicely by the person mugging you.
answered Aug 2 '17 at 22:13
JoErNanO♦
43.6k12135222
Long story short: there is no mugging etiquette. Muggers don't get together in clubs and agree on how to mug people. Muggers simply mug people. Their reasons are different and so are their behaviours but their end result is the same: to mug you. I think you were simply lucky to be treated nicely by the person mugging you.
answered Aug 2 '17 at 22:13
JoErNanO♦
43.6k12135222
edited Sep 13 '17 at 6:40
answered Aug 2 '17 at 22:13
JoErNanO♦
43.6k12135222
answered Aug 2 '17 at 22:13
JoErNanO♦
43.6k12135222
answered Aug 2 '17 at 22:13
JoErNanO♦
43.6k12135222
43.6k12135222
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That was a very polite mugger. Seems to be a person more in need of the money than really a mugger.
– DumbCoder
Aug 2 '17 at 13:00
3
@hippietrail I honestly don't intend to go to the local police. Without wanting to go too much into detail, I used to be rather poor before a rich friend of mine died and bequeathed a good amount of money to me, so I kind of feel for her :/
– Crowley Astray
Aug 2 '17 at 13:14
2
Commenting on your bonus question. You name a location anywhere in the world and I am sure you can find somewhere in it where it is dangerous to be on the streets after dark
– Peter M
Aug 2 '17 at 13:17
2
Bonus Answer: So do you look easily muggable? Criminals profile their targets too so a Dwayne Johnson type can safely pass places where a Justin Trudeau might have problems.
– Johns-305
Aug 2 '17 at 13:55
2
I'd definitely invite her for a pint of beer.
– sepehr
Aug 9 '17 at 17:43