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Internet dating: the wave of the future. However, one of the major concerns is safety. How can you meet people on the internet and make sure you*re really safe while doing it?
First of all, realize that while most people on the internet are telling the truth, there are some who are not. When you first meet someone, always be wary that they may not be who they say they are 每 have a healthy suspicion. It*s okay to exchange screen names, email addresses, ages, general locations (such as the state you live in), even pictures. But don*t tell anyone your full name, your home address, your phone number, or any other identifying information, especially not in a first conversation.
As you talk to someone for the first time, pay attention to what they say. Do they talk about themselves sometimes, or do they only ask questions about you? If they*re asking all about you and not revealing much personal information, that might be a sign that they*re not who they say they are. If they hesitate before giving out basic information (such as the typical ※a/s/l§) or they later say something different than what they said originally, assume they*re lying. If they talk about meeting you soon, your ※future§ together, or anything sexual, close the message and walk away. The person may be desperate or dangerous. If anything makes you uneasy about the person, close the message and don*t talk to them again.
If you*ve been talking to someone for awhile and you*d like to get to know them better than just online, make sure you do trust them. It*s ideal to talk for several weeks before reaching this stage. If at any time you feel uneasy about the person, or suspect they may be lying, don*t let the interaction continue. If you think you*re ready, give the person your phone number 每 preferably a cell phone number, because they are harder to trace. Call the person and talk. It*s much harder to pretend you*re someone you*re not on the phone (at this point, you can pretty much rule out an old man pretending to be a teenager or something like that).
Say the phone goes well, and you*d like to meet. Make sure you*re still comfortable. If there were a lot of awkward pauses on the phone, or the other person spent a lot of time teasing you (especially sexually) or anything didn*t feel right, don*t exchange addresses and think of ending the communication. Use your instincts about a person. If you feel really good about the communication and you want to meet, go ahead. But make sure you follow these safety guidelines:
*No matter how old you are, you are never safe if the person is a predator. Don*t use age as a reason to be less safe
*Arrange a meeting during daytime hours in a public location, such as a mall or restaurant
*Request the other person bring a friend with them, and bring a friend with you
*Keep a cell phone with you at all times, if possible
*Let other friends know your plans: where, when, and with whom
*Don*t plan to meet for more than a few hours
*Don*t get into the other person*s car, no matter how well the meeting went
*Don*t go back to your house or theirs for any reason
*If you must be ※alone§ with the person, arrange for your friends to sit at a nearby table in a restaurant so you can talk alone, but you*re still in sight
*Don*t exchange home addresses
*If you feel uncomfortable at any time, make an excuse and leave with your friend
If you still feel good about the person after your first meeting, it*s okay to relax a little bit. After all, you now know this person for real! On subsequent meetings, try to remain cautious at first 每 don*t go places alone (especially not one another*s houses), and tell friends of your plans. After a few more meetings, though, you*ll begin to know the person well enough to know if he or she is a good person or a predator, and it*s okay to gradually relax.
Remember 每 trust your instincts. Don*t talk to or meet people who you feel even MIGHT be lying. It*s okay to trust people if you are completely sure they are who they say they are, but don*t do so instantly. Meeting people online can be a very enjoyable process, as long as you are safe about it. |
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