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            <h1>12 Tips For Safe Online Dating</h1>
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            <p>There&#8217;s a nervousness, thrill, and excitement that 
            occurs when meeting a person for the first time face to face. Yet 
            amongst the thrill, remember to always be on your guard when going 
            out on a date with someone you barely know. <BR><BR>Here are 12 tips 
            on dating safety to help you get started: <BR><BR><B>1. Arrange to 
            meet him.</B> <BR><BR>When meeting for the first time, never allow 
            your date to pick you up from your home. In fact, your date 
            shouldn't even know your home address yet! <BR><BR><B>2. Meet in 
            public places.</B> <BR><BR>For a first meeting, always meet in a 
            public place where other people are in close proximity. You may also 
            want to consider going out with a group of people, or a double date. 
            <BR><BR><B>3. Go dutch by paying half of the bill.</B> <BR><BR>It's 
            always respectful for the man to offer to pay the bill. 
            Unfortunately, some men ruin the gesture by expecting something in 
            return. Therefore it may not be a bad idea for you to go dutch. Pay 
            half the bill so that you won't feel under any obligation to 
            "return" the favor. <BR><BR><B>4. Remember that alcohol affects your 
            judgment.</B> <BR><BR>The biggest threat to a person's judgment, 
            when on a date, is alcohol. Not only does it affect your judgment, 
            but alcohol also lessens your inhibitions. If you are drinking, keep 
            your drink in sight at all times and don&#8217;t get so drunk that you 
            don&#8217;t know what you are doing. Better yet, try to avoid alcohol on 
            your first date. <BR><BR><B>5. Use your own mode of 
            transportation.</B> <BR><BR>Provide your own transportation to your 
            public meeting place and make sure you have more than enough gas. 
            <BR><BR><B>6. Don't assume that a man is safe.</B> <BR><BR>It's 
            important never to let your guard down when on a first date. Never 
            assume a man is safe just because he claims to be religious or a 
            gentleman. <BR><BR><B>7. Don&#8217;t let him know where you live.</B> 
            <BR><BR>If you want to see him again, arrange a second date and then 
            take it from there. <BR><BR><B>8. Avoid secluded areas.</B> 
            <BR><BR>Remember - stay in a public place for your first date and 
            avoid secluded areas such as parks. <BR><BR><B>9. Listen to your 
            gut.</B> <BR><BR>If something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. 
            And if you haven&#8217;t met him before, and you know at the beginning of 
            the date that something doesn&#8217;t feel right, then leave immediately. 
            <BR><BR><B>10. Always let someone else know where you're going.</B> 
            <BR><BR>Be sure someone knows 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. 
            <BR><BR><B>11. Give him your cell phone number.</B> <BR><BR>It's 
            safer to give out a cell phone number instead of your home phone 
            number (click here for why). <BR><BR><B>12. Always remain alert.</B> 
            <BR><BR>Even if you&#8217;re having a blast and the chemistry is great, 
            it&#8217;s a good idea to remain alert the whole evening. Make sure you 
            have a cell phone on you. <BR><BR>Dating safely is very important. 
            In the initial stages of dating and online dating, you are still 
            getting to know someone you know very little about. By creating a 
            safe environment to know the person, you&#8217;re creating a better 
            situation for yourself.
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