When a situation changes from the tame and
quotidian to the unfamiliar and
hazardous, shit gets real. Shit
getting real can lead to unexpected and potentially life-threatening consequences. If you believe shit may soon become real, the best thing to do is to get real yourself by staying calm and maintaining an awareness of your surroundings.
"I noticed the guy walking behind me for several blocks was starting to close
the distance between us. I made some unusual turns in an attempt to shake him. But he was still following, and was now in
spitting distance. And then
shit got real."
