Phone dating is perhaps the safest way to meet and interact with new people. You can share a fun and wonderful conversation with someone you don’t know and who also doesn’t know you.
That’s basically how phone dating it works. Everyone is anonymous which makes it a bias-free dating platform that highlights the best qualities of people – and not their physical attributes.
Just like with other modern dating methods, phone dating can be a complete nightmare if you end up having a private conversation with someone who is obnoxious, aggressive, and rude.
However, by recognizing the red flags, you can avoid such callers and prevent yourself from getting into trouble.
Here are some pieces of advice that you need to take note of in order to have the best experiences in phone dating;
Don’t share personal information
Avoid sharing too much about yourself. As much as possible don’t share hints or clues about your identity. More importantly, do not share personal details such as your name, phone number, and address. Remember that it takes a certain level of trust and confidence before revealing yourself to strangers.
Don’t meet up in private
Meeting up in private after only a few phone dates and without knowing a lot about a person is dangerous and risky. Don’t agree to meet up right away to avoid getting into trouble.
Try to get to know the person better and assess carefully if he/she is worthy of your trust. If you’re well-convinced that you’re talking to a sincere person, try to meet up in a public place like a cafe or restaurant.
Don’t talk about your connections
Never reveal your family, friends, and colleagues because this can eventually disclose your identity. In as much as you can, focus on general topics instead of dealing with personal matters.
Block suspicious and aggressive callers
If you feel that something is off with the person you’re talking to, end the call and hang up right away. You also have the option to block this caller to avoid having future connection.
Examples of suspicious callers are those that ask for your personal information and bank details, callers that solicit money or goods, those that are trying to convince you to meet up right away, and those that are too pushy with certain topics that you feel uncomfortable to discuss.
Don’t share your social media accounts
Sharing your social media accounts is similar to revealing yourself and your personal information. To always be on the safe side of phone dating, always maintain your boundaries and avoid disclosing matters about yourself.
Sharing things too much too soon, defies the essence of phone dating and violates the anonymity of callers. So unless you’re certain and 100% sure that your phone date is trustworthy and a good person, stay anonymous and don’t exchange social media accounts.