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When setting up
the date, make sure your initial meeting is in a public place
and someone you know is aware of where you are going. Do not immediately
give out your home address or telephone number to someone you
meet on the internet. Never leave a drink unattended and never
allow your date to buy you a drink without your seeing it. When
you are going for date someone, you would dress nice, have your
hair just right, and smell great, all as a way of making a first
impression.
Someone who seems
too good to be true, probably is. Look for odd behavior or inconsistencies
that could tip you off about a particular person. Always keep
in mind that the person you are speaking with may not be who they
seem. Be cautions while dating never to give away things like
your email address, your last name, phone number, or anything
that could tip someone off to your whereabouts. Stop communicating
with anyone who tries to pressure or trick you into giving out
this information.
Always be cautious
and use common sense. More thought out decisions create better
online dating results. Take plenty of precaution and time
to find the trusting someone you've met online. If you believe
someone is lying, so act accordingly. Be responsible about the
friends you meet online. If you both decide to meet each other
outside of the internet, be smart and protect yourself.
Ask to see a picture
of the person. A picture will show a person's appearance, which
may prove helpful in exercising common sense. If someone makes
up excuses of not being able to show you a picture, then they
just might be hiding something.
Talking on the
phone can reveal information about a person's social skills. Don't
reveal your phone number to a stranger if possible. Only give
out your number when you are completely comfortable.
Only meet when
you feel ready. You are never obligated to actually physically
meet someone, regardless of your level of online involvement.
Even if you have already set a place and time to meet, if you
are not comfortable, just cancel. Don't feel intimidated or under
obligation to meet someone.
Pay attention to
the red flags. Anger, frustration, or controlling mannerisms and
attitudes should be guarded against. Acting in a passive-aggressive
manner, saying disrespectful comments, or acting physically inappropriate
are all red flags. Other types of things to watch out for are
inconsistencies in profiles.
Always meet in
a safe and open to the public place. Give a friend information
on just where you are going and when you might be back. Leave
information about the person you are meeting with a friend. Never
allow your date to pick you up at home. Try to meet in a place
that is familiar to you. When the time is right, say goodbye and
leave in your own car or by yourself.
Always be careful
if you are going to meet someone in a foreign place. If you are
flying in, arrange for a rental car and your own hotel room. Never
give out any information about where you are staying. Always make
sure that a friend or family knows exactly where you are and has
contact information. If possible, take your cell phone.
If you feel intimidated
or afraid of your date, use common sense to leave as quickly as
possible. Call a friend to get advice or get someone around you
involved so that you don't feel alone. It's better to feel safe
than sorry.
Whether you are online or off,
you will always find crazy people in this world. Dating always
carries risks and a little caution can go a long way in reducing
risks in matters of online dating.
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