I grew up in the "hood" so I find these kinds of conversations kinda funny, just because certain areas arent better than others doesnt mean crime is gonna happen every other half second the moment you step foot onto the sidewalk.
1. Dont carry yourself like a pussy, if your walking and looking over your shoulder every other second with an overall nervousness about yes someone might wanna mug you for being the soft guy on the corner.
2. keep the fancy crap at home. Got a nice watch, chain, and or ring thats nice and shiny ? leave it at the hotel.
3. Dont be a douchebag. just cause I said dont be a softy doesnt mean you have to eyeball every other person walking past you. just follow the old adage of "mind your own buisness"
4. If theres a group or just one guy calling you over turn around. at most they will call you a pussy and unless your a mcfly dont let it get under your skin.
I realize some people may think the "tone" of my words is kinda harsh and assholish but i honestly mean them with the best of intentions. Just relax and be optimistic. I lived in manhattan for 16 years and I almost got mugged once, thats pretty good for 16 years in the heightz. oh I was stabbed once but it was by my brother so i dont think that counts as some street crime you have to worry about.