A lot of CCTV footage of violence shows initial verbal altercation that turns physical. The perpetrators abandon words due to lack of verbal skills and general violent drunk or &#x27;gangsta-wanna-be&#x27; nature. Victims too, often miss the opportunity to walk away, misreading the situation by running their mouths.<p>Street smart is about reading the situation, like defensive driving. 3AM Sunday morning as you walk home, awareness of you surroundings at all times is smart - also fun and challenging and just good way to be. Doesn&#x27;t have to mean &quot;guard up&quot;, it just means not careless.