| 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 begining 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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