{"id":13301,"date":"2020-02-20T23:48:07","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T07:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sjcctimes.com\/13301\/uncategorized\/tinder-dates-and-how-to-stay-safe\/"},"modified":"2020-05-14T22:39:49","modified_gmt":"2020-05-15T05:39:49","slug":"tinder-dates-and-how-to-stay-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sjcctimes.com\/es\/13301\/campus-life\/tinder-dates-and-how-to-stay-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinder Dates and how to be safe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Some people use dating apps for random hookups or to get back into dating.<br \/>\nIt is pretty straightforward at first, messaging a potential partner but what happens when you meet them in person?<br \/>\nSometimes we do not always use our best instincts in certain situations.<br \/>\nBecause of that, here are some helpful safety tips when going out with someone you met online.<br \/>\nAlways make sure it is the person you matched with on Tinder or Bumble because a lot of people grab someone else\u2019s picture from Google.<br \/>\nGo with your gut instinct no matter how you feel.<br \/>\nIf you feel suspicious of the person, find a way to get out of that situation.<br \/>\nMessage one of your friends and ask them to come with you on the date. If needed, they can sit in a secluded place to keep an eye on you.<\/p>\n<aside>\n    <div class='related sno-6a4a63cbf19f8 relatedvert left sno-animate'>\n        <h5>Related Stories<\/h5>\n                                                                    <h5 class=\"relatedtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sjcctimes.com\/es\/9989\/lifestyle\/tinder-touch\/\"><font face=\"times new roman\">A Tinder Touch<\/font><\/a><\/h5>\n                                                            <div class='relateddivider'><\/div>\n                                                            <h5 class=\"relatedtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sjcctimes.com\/es\/10142\/opinion\/is-online-dating-the-new-frontier\/\">Is online dating the new frontier?<\/a><\/h5>\n                                        <div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<style>\n.sno-6a4a63cbf19f8 {\n\tborder: 5px solid #212121;float: left; margin: 30px 30px 30px 0px;}\n.sno-6a4a63cbf19f8 h5 {\n\tcolor: #000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p>Ask your friend to sit somewhere where there is a lot of background movement. This way, they can message you throughout the date and keep a close eye out for red flags.<br \/>\nBe aware of your surroundings.<br \/>\nThis is very useful depending on the situation wherever you are. Look for the exits, and know where the bathroom is. Use your best judgment in any environment.<br \/>\nA few pieces of advice that I would give to someone who is using a dating app for the first time:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bring someone you trust with you<\/li>\n<li>Get a real picture of them, not just from their camera roll<\/li>\n<li>Meet in a public place like a restaurant or a coffee shop<\/li>\n<li>Make sure one person knows where you are at all time<\/li>\n<li>Do not take things super serious or to heart<\/li>\n<li>Be aware; be cautious<\/li>\n<li>Ask what their intentions are<\/li>\n<li>Bring a taser or pepper spray just to be sure<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some people use dating apps for random hookups or to get back into dating. 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