The tragic death of 22-year-old Eurydice Dixon has undoubtedly struck a chord with the Australian public, prompting an outpouring on social media.

For some, the aspiring comedian’s rape and murder has launched questions on what we can do to ensure this never happens again.

For others, the tragedy has sparked conversations about victim blaming.

In an emotional segment onThe Projectlast night, presenter Lisa Wilkinson said: “the best way to prevent this crime and keep all women safe isn’t by changing the behaviour of women but by changing the behaviour of men.”

A powerful message shared on Twitter last night has revealed the small way men can make women feel safer on the streets at night.

Shared by human rights lawyer Jessie Taylor, the tweet said: “MEN OF MELBOURNE: Women are feeling particularly on edge tonight. If you find yourself in a space / situation where a woman might be wondering if you’ll harm her, JUST LEAVE. Turn around. Walk the other way. Cross the road. Do what you need to do to allay her fear. Leave her be.”

Women and men alike commended Taylor’s advice for men.

This is the best advice I have seen yet. And is actually what stalkers and men with intervention orders against them are supposed to do.

— ponygirl (@pipp5eq) June 15, 2018

Yes. But let’s address this to ALL MEN OF AUSTRALIA.

— Kerry Jaggers (@kezincanberra) June 14, 2018

The tweet also made it clear that it’s a question some men have asked before – if I’m walking on a dark street near a woman, how can I let her know that I’m not a threat?

As a man I’m as horrified and outraged by these crimes, but as a man I must acknowledge I represent a potential threat. That’s the tragedy of our society today, but it can’t be denied. I’m not such a man, but it isn’t about me. As men it’s time to be respectful of women’s fear.

— Pumpkin Eater (@pisstaker) June 15, 2018

It’s gotten to the point where I consciously think about whether I might be intimidating someone when I walk home at night and deliberately cross the street or take an alternate route home just in case they think I am following them.

— Tyson Butler-Boschma #Freeplay18 (@TJATOMICA) June 14, 2018

I’m an intimidating looking guy and I always do this.

I may be a little offended but I know so many ugly, monstrous things happen on the street.

— Obi-Wan Kenobi (@SirBenKenobi) June 14, 2018

many decent men are already conscious of this and do take alternative actions, but your twwet is a sad but timely reminder.

— tinydropthestickgooddog (@ongardrustless) June 14, 2018

It’s a small sentiment. But it’s one that can make a world of difference.