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Old 03-18-2005, 06:03 PM   #7
Michael Young
 
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Location: San Antonio, TX
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Re: This just makes me want to learn more

Hi Justin,

First of all I'm glad you are safe...the situation you described could have turned out very badly indeed. Leaving was the obvious right thing to do, and informing your parents/police was a very good reaction too. One small "criticism" or suggestion for the future. It seems from your post that you noticed this guy in his car before leaving the store, and by your account you also found it somewhat unusual that he was sitting by himself in his car in an empty parking lot. This should have been your very first indication that you needed to take some kind of action. I'm not sure of all of the details of the situation, of course, but perhaps remaining inside of the store until he either left, or waiting until there were more people in the parking lot would have been one set of options. Maybe informing someone working in the store of the situation and asking if they could either escort you out or watch you as you leave. Another option even...waiting for another person or group of people to leave the store and walking with or close to them so as to be in a group instead of by yourself. My point is, it seems you noticed something out of place from the beginning and that was the time to listen to the inner voice and find another option than walking through the empty parking lot.
As regards the title of your post...excellent attitude.

Best wishes,

Mike
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