"Guidelines & Tips" - Meeting Someone From Online

Online dating has become such a trend, it's almost a requirement for most people. Meeting up with people you meet from online is always a stress. Where do you want to meet? What would you want to do? When would you want to meet? Do we bring friends? etc. From experience, I can tell you now that when it comes to meeting people online, you can never be too careful.


Guidelines:
-Make sure the person you're meeting has several pictures of just them self, and that they are clear pictures.
-Also, make sure all the pictures are obviously the same person.
-Make sure the person you're meeting fills out their profile enough.
-Take the time to talk to the person via, message. (Not Text Message)
-Don't give out any personal information, such as your cellphone number, or address.
-Meet in a public place.
-Maybe invite a friend along.
-Make sure your phone is fully charged in-case of an emergency.


Tips:
-Dress casual. (You don't want to over-dress your date, and you REALLY don't want to under-dress them)
-Make sure you have enough cash for the both of you. (Just in-case)
-Try not to text or make any phone calls on your cellphone while you're on your date. (It will make the other person thing they're boring you)
-Keep the conversation rolling, by asking plenty questions, and giving extended answers. (It will fill in the awkward silences)
-Don't fidget too much. (It will make you come off as nervous)
-Don't ask personal questions/sexual questions. (It will make it seem like you're rushing through getting to know them, and just trying to get the third base)
-Try not to talk so much about yourself. (It will make you come off as self-centered)
-Create a mental list of things to talk about. (In-case the conversation runs dry)
-Still be yourself, and don't lie/exaggerate!


If you're going to meet with the person, a great place would be at a coffee shop, for conversation, and if you don't like coffee, go to a place where you can eat outside. If you don't like talking so much, try a movie!