I know men, especially because I am one. And there is one thing I know from talking with lots of other men and observing the news over the years - you never know what someone is thinking. I don't care if the man is a boy scout leader, a church elder, your bank president, or whoever - a woman has to be VERY careful in such a situation.

And this is precisely the reason a woman needs to be in a safe group of people and not try to go it alone. A woman alone is inviting an attack. If the wrong man or group of men know your whereabouts you could be in grave danger.