谨慎但别怕! Be Careful, Not Afraid!

很抱歉我又听到了发生在奥克兰的暴力袭击华人事件，这个新闻甚至传到了我一个远在河南的朋友那里，他问我这个新闻是否属实？

It's sad to hear again about another violent attack on a Chinese boy in Auckland. This news even made its way to Henan province; my friend from there asked me if the story was true.

是的，是真的。难过的是，暴力袭击在新西兰发生的比在中国频繁的多，然而，也不像巴西或者南非那么多。

Yes, it's true. And sadly, violent crime is more common in New Zealand than in China. However, it's not as common as in other places like Brazil or South Africa.

所以说，当我们被暴力抢劫新闻震惊的同时，请不要害怕。相反，我们应该适应环境和采取明智之举。

So, while it's shocking to hear about a violent robbery, we also shouldn't become afraid. Instead, we should adapt to the circumstances and be sensible.

明智之举就是说：

Sensible means:

• 如果出去夜跑，最好叫上朋友。

• 走路的时候自信一点。据一项调查显示，攻击者能从一个人的气场上判断一个人是不是好对付，而非你的体型和身高。你的行为举止能传递那种“洪荒之力”。

• 学习自我防卫。你可以参加课程或者跟着视频学学，也要做好心理准备迎接挑战。最重要的技能是你认为自己能处理好这件事。其中最大的改变将是你心理的，而不是身体上的。

• Go out for a run, but if you're going at night, go with a friend.

• Walk confidently. Studies have shown that thieves and attackers can sense a person who is hard to defeat, regardless of their physical size and shape. Through your actions, convey a sense of calm strength.

• Learn self-defense. You could take classes or simply watch a few videos online, but mentally prepare yourself to face an attacker. The most important skill you will learn is to believe you can handle the situation. The biggest change will be in your mind, not in your body.

我希望受害人能尽快恢复，我希望他能平安快乐。那才是新西兰奥克兰的平凡日常。希望有一天能在这里看到你。

I hope the victim recovers well, and I hope the rest of his days are peaceful and fun. That's how life normally is in Auckland, New Zealand.  Hope to see you here one day.

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