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SAFETY TIPS: FOR YOUR FIRST REAL DATE

"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."

1. "A word to the wise: Make sure at least one other person knows where, when, and who you will be with. This safety feature cannot be understated. Online dating is fun, part of the spirit of the times, and can be very rewarding to those who play strictly by rules of safety. But, the indisputable truth is, it can be deadly dangerous in its consequences: sexual predators, undisclosed sexual deseases, .... Just listen to the local & national news and you will see this is not a game for the naive'."

2. "Use the buddy system. There is safety in numbers. Group dates are less tense not to mention extremely safe."

3. "Arrange to arrive in separate vehicles until you feel more comfortable with this person. Don't accept blind dates. First have a phone conversation. Meet in a public place, a public restaurant is suggested as the best place to meet, even for the religious person who may meet first in a church or synagogue. At the first comfortable opportunity, require an online photo and let responsible friends know about the date who are given access to the other person's complete profile. If the person does not match his photo once encountered, leave immediately. If you are a female, it is wise to ask to see his I.D.
IMPORTANT - STAY SOBER !"

4. "Never get in a car with someone you don't know. Always "meet" somewhere on the 1st date. Less romantic but much safer. First date No-No's: Movies: There's no opportunity to talk. Black-tie events: The formality makes people stiff. Places you'll run into a lot of friends: It's too much, too soon. Again, a populated restaurant is generally considered to be the best location for a first internet date. Scope out the restaurant and know where the phones are located. Bring extra change in case you find yourself stranded."

5. "At the first comfortable opportunity, if you are a female, it is wise to ask to see some form of his I.D. for name confirmation. If you are a female or male and think you have wound up with someone who seems suspicious, such as a prostitute or a person who seems to strike you as not the person you expected after your initial phone conversation, it may be wise to quit the encounter. Do it with courtesy if possible, but remember, you don't owe the other person anything. When in doubt, always ERR ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION."

6. "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."

7. "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."

8. "What ever you do 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."

9. "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. "

10. "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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