If a stranger approaches you in a relatively secluded area and asks for help (e.g., directions, car trouble) in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable, what is the safest response?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

In personal safety, trust your instincts. If a situation feels uncomfortable or suspicious, it's safer to disengage. Maintaining distance, making brief eye contact to show awareness, and firmly refusing engagement without being confrontational, then leaving, sends a clear message and prioritizes your safety. Offering to call for help or engaging in any way can create an opportunity for a potential threat. Ignoring them completely might be perceived as rude or a challenge and could escalate.