Pickpocketing is not a thing in America. Too subtle. We are a mugging people. However, I will say that your chances of encountering gang violence as a tourist/traveler are quite low. The main danger when visiting here is the government/police.
nah pick pocketing is absolutely a thing here. i pick outfits based on my experiences getting pick pocketed. but i also make choices about how i carry cash based on the assumption i might get mugged based on my experiences getting mugged
Pickpocketing is not a thing in America. Too subtle. We are a mugging people. However, I will say that your chances of encountering gang violence as a tourist/traveler are quite low. The main danger when visiting here is the government/police.
nah pick pocketing is absolutely a thing here. i pick outfits based on my experiences getting pick pocketed. but i also make choices about how i carry cash based on the assumption i might get mugged based on my experiences getting mugged