Choosing a Safe First Meeting Location
The venue for a first meeting is one of the few fully controllable variables in an otherwise unverified situation. Pick a public, populated venue you know, rather than accepting their suggestion by default.
Where It Applies
Platform-SpecificMost relevant on the specific platforms listed below, where the pattern this addresses actually shows up.
What It Counters
Targeted Counter-MoveDirectly counters one or more specific manipulation tactics, listed below.
The Steps
- 01
Suggest the location yourself, or counter-propose if theirs feels off.
- 02
Choose somewhere with staff present and other people around.
- 03
Arrange your own transportation both ways rather than relying on them for a ride.
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