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Dating Safely
Always be on your guard when out on a date
with someone you don't know or barely know.
I'm not saying that your date is a serial
killer but if you don't know the person,
well you can't be too trusting. Here are 10
tips on staying safe.
1.
Arrange to meet him. Don't let him pick you
up from your home.
2.
Meet in public places. If possible, double
date or go out with a group of people.
3.
Go Dutch. Pay half of the bill that way you
won't feel under any obligation to return
the favor.
4.
Remember that alcohol affects your judgment
and lessens your inhibitions. If you are
drinking, keep your drink in sight at all
times and don't get too drunk that you don't
know what you are doing.
5.
Use your own mode of transportation. And
leave with a full tank.
6.
Don't assume that just because a person
claims to be religious, that he's safe.
7.
Don't let him know where you live. If you do
want to see him again arrange a second date
and then take it from there.
8.
Avoid secluded areas such as parks.
9.
Listen to your gut. If something doesn't
feel right, it probably isn't. And if you
haven't met him before and you know at the
beginning of the date you are not
interested, Leave immediately!
10.
Always let someone else know where you are
going and who you'll be with. You might even
consider arranging a time to call and check
in. Or you could arrange to meet up with
friends later that night.
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