That's what I said and got yelled at by the cop and the teacher.

When they got done I just said, #1 you won't be there. I'll be alone. #2 you're making an assumption that life will just go on like normal and be worth living after. That's stupid.

They admonished some more and I just said, "whatever".

I’m 50 and I’ve successfully thwarted 3 rape attempts by following my gut and instinct instead of that advice. I’ve also been lucky.