Be Safe When You D8

Going out with someone you barely know is risky no matter where you meet -- be it online, in a bar or in church. But unlike that chance encounter in the church social hall or in a bar, online dating carries different risks because it's quite likely you will reveal a lot of information about yourself before you ever meet in person. Follow these 10 tips for safe online dating:


Keep your personal information confidential.

Play detective. Before meeting in person, find out everything you can about your new friend.

Keep your wallet closed.

The ideal first date: A weekday lunch in a busy restaurant.

Drive yourself. For the first date, meet at a restaurant.

Do tell a close friend or relative where you're going.

Toast with a soft drink as alcohol can impair your judgment.

Split the bill. Why? Some expect sex in return.

Carry a cell phone, fully-charged.

No sex on the first date.

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