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Over the last decade the dating game has experienced significant transformations. Before the Internet became standardized, meeting a person youve been chatting with online was almost considered taboo. However, as society became more comfortable with the idea of the Internet, and the web became more integrated into daily living, meeting potential dates online has become widely accepted in modern society.
Several online dating sites have cropped up over the years and have become mainstream ways people meet one another. According to Statistic Brain statistics (research date March 18, 2015), 41,250,000 people in the United States have tried online dating. Many will develop relationships or try dating different people. (Side note: This is a booming industry, statistics indicate revenue of $1,249,000,000 is generated annually). 1
That being said, while online dating is more accepted these days, there are still many safety precautions that should be taken when meeting an online-acquaintance in person. While there is a very good chance the person is a decent person, you just never know; as the old adage says, It is better to be safe than sorry. This is generally a good rule of thumb to follow when considering taking an online relationship, or one that developed from a dating website, to a more personal level.
Here are a few tips for some safety precautions to take before meeting someone in person:
Let Your Fingers Do the Walking
.Right to the nearest keyboard. The first thing you want to do is search out your new friend online and see what comes up. If they are honest, it should be pretty easy to see whether or not they are who they said they are as most people today have some sort of digital http://www.datingurban.co.uk
