Things You'll Need:
- Date
- Great Attitude
- Great Conversation Topics
- Social Skills
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Step 1
Research public profiles at social networks, talent communities or public directories.
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Step 2
Set aside one to two hours to socialize.
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Step 3
Meet at populated or popular areas within 30 miles of home/work.
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Step 4
Be on time and call if you are going to be late.
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Step 5
Have planned activities within walking distance. Driving to each place is expensive, time consuming and may be distracting when getting to know someone.
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Step 6
Talk about fun, adventurous, and exciting things that spark an interest.
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Step 7
Have a couple of friends 'pop-up' and suggest a double date.
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Step 8
Always know whose paying and never offer to pay, especially if you were asked.
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Step 9
Carry a stash of bills and/or a debit card on your person.
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Step 10
Do not make any immediate plans for a second date or an engagement party.
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Step 11
If you must write text, read text, talk text and/or make a phone call, excuse yourself and do it privately.
Comments
pamelaa75 said
on 8/11/2009 Great article on how to have a good and safe date 5*s
waters said
on 8/6/2009 Good information on how to have a safe date.
ancientdigger said
on 7/22/2009 Great ideas for a great date.
meicamanzano said
on 7/1/2009 good and safe dating guidelines indeed!
sunnyglitter said
on 7/1/2009 5*, these are great tips! I especially like #8, as I have had many friends (much to their surprise) end up paying for a first date because the guy didn't bring money.