What is the First Date Safety Kit, and how do you use it? It is a compilation of precautions to ensure that you, the dating woman, are able to enjoy as many future first dates as you want. Let us begin filling your imaginary kit with real, first date, safety tips.
Freedom
Drive yourself to the meeting place. Once you have determined that a face-to-face meeting is appropriate, locate a public area, and remain free to leave whenever you are ready. If you think this safety tip will ruin your chances of getting lucky with this guy, consider this: 82% of women are raped by an acquaintance (911 rape).
Phone
Keep a cell phone charged, on, and handy. 911 is for emergencies. If a guy looks creepy, make the choice to leave. However, if he poses a threat to you in any way, call the authorities as soon as you are able to free yourself. If you are concerned about a cellular phone ruining the look of your outfit, consider this: one in six American women are victims of sexual assault (Rainn).
Friends
Let your friends know where you will be. If your cohorts are unreliable, leave your details in a note on your bed, or email it to someone who checks their email frequently. If you have a land-line phone and have not given the phone number to your date, leave important details on your voicemail or answering machine. If you think this is an excessive measure, consider this: 2,300 Americans are reported missing every day (Crime Library).
Frequency
Do you have a favorite pizza place you visit every Friday, or do you faithfully attend an open mic night? Make the first date lady's choice and urge that you two meet at a place where people recognize you and are used to seeing you. At first you may feel uncomfortable involving others in your dating life, but take a moment to consider your safety first.
