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 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 aren't
interested Leave immediately.
10. Always let someone else know where
you're 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.
