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My advice would be to always meet a blind date in a public place so you can get a sense of him. Coffee or a restaurant is great for a first date, if you're very concerned about safety you might want to avoid a bar, however. Let some friends know you're heading out as well, and be able to call on one to help you get out of the date if its dangerous (or boring. which is WAY more likely.) When you're walking outside in the dark, I also think its best to stick to the shadows (if you're in the light, you're a target) and walk with strength and purpose. Walk with the thought that you could kick ass. It will be reflected in your body language, which will impact a predator. If anything happens, scream and struggle. A lot of attackers will give up easily if they have to face a struggle. Finally, I think all women should be involved in discussing how society can be made safer for us as a group - we shouldn't feel unsafe to walk anywhere or go out on dates. I think the idea of 'rape culture', where victims are told to alter their behavior to remain safe, rather than assailants being adequately punished is a good descriptor of what women face in North America. Whether or not you agree with that label, I think its important for women to support each other and work to create a safe environment where no one worries about how they'll defend themselves.
My advice would be to always meet a blind date in a public place so you can get a sense of him. Coffee or a restaurant is great for a first date, if you're very concerned about safety you might want to avoid a bar, however. Let some friends know you're heading out as well, and be able to call on one to help you get out of the date if its dangerous (or boring. which is WAY more likely.)
When you're walking outside in the dark, I also think its best to stick to the shadows (if you're in the light, you're a target) and walk with strength and purpose. Walk with the thought that you could kick ass. It will be reflected in your body language, which will impact a predator. If anything happens, scream and struggle. A lot of attackers will give up easily if they have to face a struggle.
Finally, I think all women should be involved in discussing how society can be made safer for us as a group - we shouldn't feel unsafe to walk anywhere or go out on dates. I think the idea of 'rape culture', where victims are told to alter their behavior to remain safe, rather than assailants being adequately punished is a good descriptor of what women face in North America. Whether or not you agree with that label, I think its important for women to support each other and work to create a safe environment where no one worries about how they'll defend themselves.
