Interesting.
The first place I'd go in Seattle to get a full auto
gun is Samoan gangs.
And yes, you show no fear.
But show respect.

I was taught a valuable lesson in my youth when it came to being confronted in a strange place and basically alone.
Usually the interaction starts with the other/s asking if you're lost, what are doing doing there, or similar. They are asserting their dominance within their territory and are sizing you up.
Just say something like, "Hey. I was hoping you could help me out. I thought I knew where I was going, but I must have missed a turn or something."
Most times they'll ask where you're headed and offer to get you back on track. Just be sure to have a location that's close by but out of that area in mind.
I've used that a few times and it worked great. The others were actually caught off guard that I would actually respect them enough to trust they would help me and not assume they had bad intentions.
You tend to get from others the behavior they think you expect. This isn't a guaranteed plan, but it's better than trying to run. That just makes catching you more sporting for them!
