What can men do to avoid scaring women walking on the street at night?

What can men do to avoid scaring women walking on the street at night?

I think it's very easy for men to forget the fears of a woman particularly late at night. I think it's important to show a degree of respect in terms of if you are coming up behind a woman who is on her own late at night you might need to cross over the road, but certainly give some space. Don't create the impression that you are going to attack them or give them cause for concern. Ideally cross the road but if your not going to do that at least give some space as you approach behind someone. Don't approach silently, let people know that you are coming up behind them. Don't try to mask you footsteps or anything like that. If you do overtake someone give them a bit of space as you go past. I think thats the general principle