Before starting your chat line date, it’s important to know the safety precautions you should take. Get ready before your date to avoid accidentally sharing personal information. Don’t hesitate to switch to another caller or report someone if they pressure you to reveal something you shouldn’t share right away. Keep reading to become better prepared for using chat lines.
What not to Publicly Share.
1. Full name.
With your full name, someone can discover a lot of information about you. If you use social media, they can easily find your profile and learn more about your friends and family, especially if you have them connected on your account. They might even discover where you work or which gym you attend if you frequently post updates about your daily activities. Be cautious about the information you choose to share.
2. Address.
Never share your address with someone you don’t know well. If you would be hesitant to invite a date to your place in person due to safety concerns, you should also avoid sharing your address with a chat line date.
3. Location.
Since we typically connect you with local callers on chat lines, the other person might know your general area, but you should avoid revealing your exact location. Don’t mention where you’re calling from, and try not to share where you’ll be in the near future.
Spots to avoid Meeting in Person
If you really hit it off with someone on the chat line, you might feel tempted to turn the chat line date into an in-person meeting. It can be tough to resist this urge, but it’s important to avoid meeting them during your first conversation since you don’t know them well enough, and it may not be safe. When you eventually decide to meet, avoid these locations:
1. Parks.
A park is not a safe choice because it is too large, and even though there might be people nearby, they’re probably not close enough to assist you if you’re in danger.
2. Outdoors.
Generally, any outdoor location could be more secluded than you’d prefer. For instance, avoid choosing a hike as your first date.
3. Anywhere after 10 pm.
When meeting someone for the first time after connecting on a chat line, avoid scheduling the meeting too late at night. It’s less safe, more difficult for others to notice if something is happening, and ideal meeting spots, such as coffee shops or restaurants, are likely closed.
Topics to Avoid Discussing.
1. Avoid talking about family.
While trying to avoid oversharing about yourself, you might unintentionally start talking about a family member to keep your own details private. However, they can be connected to you in various ways, so it’s important to avoid sharing information about them as well. Just like you wouldn’t reveal your full name, refrain from giving away their names too.
2. Information about friends.
Similarly, you’ll want to keep your friends safe and avoid being traced through them. Don’t mention their names or share specific activities you do together. You can provide general information, like “I go to the gym with my friends,” but don’t disclose which gym or which friend. The less specific information they receive, the better.
3. Something about a coworker.
The reason you should avoid discussing topics related to coworkers is that you might unintentionally reveal where you work. Even when sharing what you do for a living, don’t go into too much detail. You can mention the field you work in, but refrain from sharing specifics like the company name.
4. Information about your pets.
This may seem excessive, but you never know how someone might figure out who you are or where you live. The world is full of coincidences, and if the other person knows your pet’s name, or if you happen to have a dog with an uncommon breed, they could potentially find you through your dog or other pets.
Don’t let this scare you away from trying to date on chat lines. These precautions should be taken by anyone when dating anywhere, whether it’s on an app, a chat line, or even in person if you haven’t known the person for a long time. It may feel annoying and stressful to be this cautious, but it’s necessary.