Going ondates, meeting new people or just going out with friends looks fun, right? Well, it is (most of the time), but unfortunately, it can also be dangerous. Of course, meeting somebody new doesn’t always lead to something bad, but very often, we may feel uncomfortable and be scared.
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Feeling threatened and not safe while on a date can bring great stress to every one of us
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He was halfway out of his chair when a mid-50s guy came forward saying ‘he’s got this one’, grabbed a chair, sat with the couple and pulled out his police ID
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He had a conversation with the creepy man, took his ID, ordered him to cover the bill and saved the woman from a terrible date
Well, after hearing that man threatening the woman that he knew where she lived, OP lost it and was getting up to do something, but felt a hand on his shoulder and saw a mid-50s, super fit guy assuring him that he would take care of it. The man walked over to the couple, grabbed a chair, pulled out his police ID and put it on the table.
I think it’s safe to say that the creepy guy didn’t feel so brave anymore – after the cop suggested that he could ask his buddies to pick him up, or the creep could hand over his ID and pay the bill, he quickly chose the second option and basically fled the restaurant. OP added that later, the cop invited the woman to join his family’s table and offered to drive her home later. “That cop is myhero,” OP finished up his story.
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Bored Pandaalso got in touch withCathy Pedrayes, who is an author, television host and bilingual social media influencer, and is best known as TikTok’s ‘Mom Friend.’ She shares everyday safety and security tips with her audience and kindly agreed to share her insights and suggestions with us.
We asked Cathy to share tips that people can use when they are feeling uncomfortable and she noted that her go-to islie. “I rely on white lies to get me out of uncomfortable situations (I even developed a series talking about exactly this, titled Situations When It’sBest to Lie).”
She noted that on a date, you can mention that a friend just had a breakup, your boss has a big project they sprung on you and more, so that if you need an out later on in the conversation, the exit strategy has already been set up. Additionally, don’t forget to use technology – location sharing, having a friend text at a certain time or even using a safety app to send a fake text.
“I also prefer to go on dates with my own transportation so I don’t have to rely on my date if I want to go out and always choose public places,” Cathy emphasized.
Finally, Cathy shared – “Always trust your gut. If you’re uncomfortable, find a way out of the situation, even if you can’t pinpoint the exact reason.”
So, guys, don’t forget to check out Cathy’sInstagramandTikTokprofiles for more useful everyday tips that can help you and stay safe!
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