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Dating safety is not a joke and
everyone can benefit from reading these easy to follow
safety procedures to ensure your well being on or off a
date.
- Use the
buddy system. There is safety in numbers. Group dates are
less tense, not to mention extremely safe.
- Don't
accept blind dates.
- Never get
in a car with someone you don't know.
- Always
"meet" somewhere on the 1st date. Less romantic but much
safer.
- Never let a
first time date know where you live. Again it sort of
puts a damper on the romance but it could save you from
stalkings and other unpleasantness.
- Stay away
from secluded beaches and other private "date" spots
until you feel comfortable with them. Even if you're in a
group, secluded areas are not recommended.
- Don't give
out personal info until you know that person well. This
means address, social security number, bank card, etc.
Height, weight (optional), likes and dislikes are
okay.
- Make sure
at least one other person knows where, when, and who you
will be with. *For first dates, pick a time to call this
other person and do so just to "check in". This might
remind you of high school but it could save your
life.
- Scope out
the restaurant and know where the phones are located.
Bring extra change in case you find yourself stranded.
(If you are following Rule 3. you won't need this
rule.)
This is the most
important rule.
- Go with
your gut, if it doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. Go
home and rent a movie or call the Date Line but never do
anything you don't feel is in your best interest.
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