Dating Safety .

• Get an an anonymous email address.
  This is vital if you are an unexperienced dater and it will give you the confidence to give out your email. Take your time before contacting a prospective date. Get to know them by email before committing to a phone number exchange
  
• Meet in a public place.
  Don’t get picked up from home, but meet in a public place, a busy bar or café and definitely let a friend know where and when you are going. If you’re really unsure double date with a friend.
  
• Use your common sense and gut feeling.
  Give yourself time and don’t rush into anything. Has your date’s habits and mood changed? If it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.
  
• Avoid alcohol
  Remember alcohol affects your judgment and causes you to let down your guard. If you do want to drink never let it out of your sight!
  
• Don’t rely on your date for transport.
  Take your own car and make sure you have plenty of petrol.