Standing close enough to a crossing that you appear to be preparing to cross is easily enough for drivers to stop and wait in some European countries, e.g. here

Standing close enough to a crossing that you appear to be preparing to cross is easily enough for drivers to stop and wait in some European countries, e.g. here in Denmark. If the pedestrian remains still, but the driver sees no reason they shouldn't cross, eventually the driver might well gesture, honk etc.