No one wants to think that the exciting new person they met online might be a rapist, murderer, stalker, or psycho. It doesn’t happen often, but it does happen.
It might seem overly fussy to take all of these precautions to protect your safety but wouldn’t you rather be fussy then get into a situation where you might get hurt or even killed? Even though it might seem unnecessary, follow these tips and tricks for staying safe the first time you meet someone that you found online.
Meet at the place of the date – Don’t tell the person where you live or invite him or her to your house. Meet at the place of the date instead. If the date doesn’t work out then you probably don’t want this person knowing where you live or what the layout of your house is like.
Always meet in public yes it sounds so simple but it can save your life. Never invite a stranger to your home for your first date or go somewhere very secluded. Meet in a public place like a restaurant, mall, or even a park. Anywhere that has a constant flow of peole in and out so that there are always people around is a good place to hold a first meeting.
Stay safe on that first date
Have a cell phone and make sure that the battery on your cell phone is fully charged and that you have plenty of minutes on it if it’s a pre-paid cell.
If your phone has a GPS tracking device on it, turn the device on for the evening. Keep your cell phone somewhere that is easily accessible, like your coat pocket or pants pocket. Don’t leave the cell phone in your car; keep it on you if at all possible.
Tell everyone where you are going yes let your friends or family know where you are going and what time the date is scheduled for. Print out a copy of your date’s online personals profile and write down the person’s name, phone number, and address if you have it.
It only takes a few minutes to gather all the information that you have on your new date but if something were to happen it would give your friends and family or the police the information they need to start looking for you.
Take cash with you as we mostly use our ATM/Debit cards for everyday purchases and don’t really carry much cash, but it’s a good idea to have some cash in handwhen you’re going to meet someone new.
Watch your drink, even if you are just having coffee or having soda or tea with dinner and not an alcoholic drink you should always keep an eye on your drink.
It would be very easy for your date to drop something into your drink or even into your food when you weren’t looking.
Never, Never leave your drink unattended. Finish your drink or your food before using the restroom, if possible. If thats not possible, when you come back from the restroom don’t finish your food and order a new drink, just to be sure.
Watch your belongings – Keep an eye on your purse or wallet and know where they are at all times. Make sure that you have your important items like driver’s license, credit card, and cash in a hidden pocket if possible.
Ladies, if you get up to use the restroom, take your purse with you; don’t leave it sitting at the table. Guys, never leave your wallet on the table or take it out of your pocket except to pay the check.
Do not get drunk when you meet in a bar or restaurant for a couple of drinks, make sure that you know your limits. Don’t get drunk and be sure to get an appetizer or some kind of snack with your drinks to balance out the alcohol you’re drinking.
Pay attention to your date’s body language – Watch how your date behaves and how his or her body language is. Does your date seem controlling or bullying like insisting on ordering for you or insisting that you have more to drink? That’s a red flag and you should be wary.
If your date seems nervous, anxious, or keeps checking his or watch, that could be a sign that they are not having a good time or a sign that something else is going on but either way, if that’s the case, it might be time to end the date.
Don’t wear constricting clothing or too-high heels – Ladies this one is for you. You need to be comfortable, and you need to be mobile. Never wear clothing so constricting you couldn’t move in it or shoes with heels so high you couldn’t run if you had to.
These precautions are just to keep you safe and are a good idea to use whenever you are dating even if meeting the person in a more traditional way. Staying safe is important, so take safety and security seriously. Most likely, you won’t need any of these security measures but just in case, its good idea to follow them when you’re on that first date.
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