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The internet
is a great fun way to meet new people
from the comfort of your personal
computer. However, to ensure that you
only get the best out of this
experience, there are a few common sense
guidelines advisable to take note of:
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Stick to
anonymity for a while: Don’t
give out your real email address,
surname, phone number or work place
during early correspondence. If
anyone presses for details it’s a
sign that this person may have some
bad intentions and therefore it is
sensible to stop communicating with
that person.
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Choose a
neutral nickname: When using
chat rooms, message boards,
discussion groups or even simple
email, choose an appropriate
nickname to protect yourself from
getting unwanted sleazy attention.
Names like “Sexy Sadie” and “Pretty
Women” may sound cute to you, but
some men out there may think they
have hit the jackpot by finding an
easy women only looking for one
thing.
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Trust
your instincts, if you are
starting to feel slightly
uncomfortable then move on.
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Ask a lot
of questions, you want to
know as much as you can before
meeting what is a total stranger
after all.
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Unless
you like to keep the element of
surprise, ask to see pictures prior
to the meeting.
If written
correspondence goes well (we hope) you
will probably want to meet up. Remember
you still don’t know this person, don’t
let your excitement banish your common
sense. Here are a few Safety
precautions for the first date:
-
Always
let a friend know where you are
going and who you are meeting.
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Arrange a
meeting place whereby you make your
own journey there (and back), whilst
the person is still a stranger you
don’t want them to know where you
live or work.
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Try and
avoid giving out those details once
you’ve met- a personal stalker is no
guardian angel!
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Know the
area in which you arrange to meet so
you don’t end up wandering the
streets alone in a strange place-if
a swift exit is called upon.
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