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Research Your Date
Do a quick online search to verify they are who they say they are
- ✓ Check their social media profiles
- ✓ Look for mutual connections
- ✓ Reverse image search their photos
- ✓ Trust your instincts if something feels off
Your Safety Matters
Follow these tips to stay safe while meeting new people. Trust your instincts always.
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All Safety Tips
14 tips
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Tell Someone Your PlansCRITICAL
Always let a friend or family member know where you're going
- ✓ Share the location, time, and person's name
- ✓ Send photos of your date's profile
- ✓ Set up check-in times
- ✓ Share your live location if possible
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Choose Public LocationsCRITICAL
Always meet in a busy, public place for first dates
- ✓ Popular cafes or restaurants
- ✓ Public parks during daylight
- ✓ Shopping centers or museums
- ✓ Avoid private or isolated locations
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Arrange Your Own Transportation
Don't rely on your date for rides, especially on first meetings
- ✓ Drive yourself or use rideshare services
- ✓ Have enough money for emergency transport
- ✓ Know public transport routes
- ✓ Never get in their car on a first date
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Stay Alert & SoberCRITICAL
Keep your wits about you during the date
- ✓ Limit alcohol consumption
- ✓ Never leave your drink unattended
- ✓ Watch your drink being prepared
- ✓ Trust your instincts if you feel uncomfortable
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Keep Your Phone Charged
Ensure you can always call for help or leave
- ✓ Charge your phone fully before leaving
- ✓ Bring a portable charger
- ✓ Keep emergency contacts accessible
- ✓ Have rideshare apps ready
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Have an Exit Strategy
Know how to leave quickly if needed
- ✓ Sit near exits when possible
- ✓ Know where bathrooms are
- ✓ Have a safe word with your friend
- ✓ Don't be afraid to leave if uncomfortable
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Manage Your Own Finances
Be financially independent during dates
- ✓ Bring enough money to pay for yourself
- ✓ Don't feel obligated if they pay
- ✓ Never lend money on early dates
- ✓ Keep cards and cash secure
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Don't Share Your Address
Keep your home address private until you're comfortable
- ✓ Meet in public for pickup/drop-off
- ✓ Use general location descriptions
- ✓ Don't invite them home too early
- ✓ Wait until trust is established
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Reflect on Red Flags
Think about any concerning behavior
- ✓ Were they respectful of boundaries?
- ✓ Did anything make you uncomfortable?
- ✓ Did they pressure you for anything?
- ✓ Trust your gut feelings
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Protect Personal InformationCRITICAL
Be cautious about what you share online
- ✓ Don't share your full name initially
- ✓ Avoid sharing work location details
- ✓ Keep phone number private at first
- ✓ Use the app's messaging initially
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Recognize Red FlagsCRITICAL
Watch for warning signs in conversations
- ✓ Asking for money or financial help
- ✓ Rushing to meet or profess feelings
- ✓ Avoiding video calls consistently
- ✓ Stories that don't add up
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Be Careful with Photos
Think before sharing images
- ✓ Never send intimate photos to strangers
- ✓ Remove location data from images
- ✓ Don't share photos that reveal your address
- ✓ Remember: screenshots exist forever
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Video Chat Before Meeting
Verify they're real through video calls
- ✓ Suggest a video call before in-person meeting
- ✓ Confirms they look like their photos
- ✓ Helps assess personality and vibe
- ✓ Red flag if they always refuse
✅ Pre-Date Safety Checklist
Emergency & Support Resources
Save these numbers - help is available 24/7
🚩 Major Red Flags - Leave Immediately If:
- 🔴 They pressure you to leave the public location
- 🔴 You feel threatened or unsafe in any way
- 🔴 They become aggressive or controlling
- 🔴 They try to separate you from your belongings
- 🔴 Your instincts say something is wrong
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Trust Your Instincts
If something feels wrong, it probably is. You don't owe anyone an explanation for leaving or ending a date. Your safety comes first, always.