Handling Peer Pressure

 

Logically speaking, few if any divers  would rather have an accident than lose face or be embarrassed among their peers. yet on an emotional level, peer pressure can be powerful, sometimes leading people to do things that they otherwise wouldnt among divers, this can lead to accident. as a rescue diver, you can help prevent this by setting a good example. If you dont feel comfortable making a dive. This shows others that theres no shame in being a smart, careful diver.

Some dive communities, especially cave  divers, apply the following guideline: any diver can end any dive at any time for any reason with no explanation. When you accept this, peer pressure goes the other way-it pressures divers to speak up when they don’t feel good about a dive. Adopting  this guideline  turns peer pressure into a positive force that help diver safety.

Finally, an easy way to cancel or abort a dive without embarrassment is to signal or say I cant equalizer after all, who but the diver really knows?

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