4. Meet in
a public place where there will be plenty of people around if you
should require assistance.
5. After you
meet take time to talk and get comfortable with this person. If you
can't get comfortable this may not be a good situation. Question yourself.
Do I feel comfortable? Do I wish to continue? If not stop it there
and leave.
6. Don't use
alcohol or drugs, this is a time you may need a clear head to think
quickly.
7. If the situation
gets out of hand find a reason to leave, or a way out. Don't stay
thinking it will only get better. Chances are it won't
8. When you
do leave make sure you are not followed. If you feel that you are
then go to the nearest Police Station. Alternatively stay in a busy
public place and call the police.
9. Remember
it is easier to walk away before a situation gets out of hand
10. Only accept
what you have negotiated for the first meeting. Frankly first meetings
should only be a “getting to know you” situation.
Remember that
a Safecall is not a requirement of a first meeting only. Your safety
is always important so Safecalls ought to be used for at least three
or more meetings. As you feel more comfortable by all means relax
the way they operate. Two or three meetings down the line and simply
a call to say you are there, and all is ok will suffice, but don’t
assume that because the first meeting was wonderful the second will
be too.
Your safety
should be first and foremost. You should never take it for granted.
If you do you may be the next one beaten, abused or even worse, dead.
These are strong words but if the other person is serious about you
they will understand. Most people that you meet are good decent people.
Never take safety lightly. This is not a reason for fear but a time
to think and follow through.
You only get one
chance at life..so don't blow it!
