Make sure that you
first meet in a public place first to assess whether it is actually safe to give out such information to the prospective partner.
Even if you are less worried
about meeting in a public place sometimes meeting for a first time coffee date is a great way to really see what the other person is like.
Provide your own transportation,
meet in a public place at a time with many people around, and when the date is over, leave on your own as well.
In addition, when you eventually have your first date, be sure to take your own mode of transportation and
meet in a public place so you are never in a vulnerable position.
Each of the speakers outlined steps members of the LGBT community can take to stay safe when meeting up with people they've met on the Internet,
including meeting in a public place, making sure that others see you and the person you're with.
Julie: Well, safety is important and everyone wants to feel safe, both online and offline, so I always recommend that
singles meet in a public place and have a buddy and tell your girl friend or guys you hang out with the name of the person you're meeting, their cellphone number, their Instagram name and name on any one of the websites you were on, and where you're going.
You may have some
luck meeting them in public places such as bar or club, but if you live in town or village where there are very few SSBBW, you may not have any chances of meeting them.
Often people will choose to meet after talking on a free phone chat line, but if you do decide to meet then remember to stay safe and
meet in a public place when meeting for the first time.
That's our version of a flashmob — a group of people mobilized by social media
who meet in a public place to participate in a brief unusual or entertaining activity.