No matter who you are, going on a first date with anyone can be a bit nerve wrecking. This is especially true if you have been out of the dating game for a while. Picking out the place to have the date, the perfect outfit, coming up with conversational topics are all parts of getting to know someone, there are other things that everyone needs to keep in mind when it comes to meeting someone for their first date, or even for the first couple of dates till you have gotten to know a person.

1. INFORM A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER

While this seems obvious to many, this is extremely important. Tell someone you trust about where you are going, who you are going on the date with, and what time you are expected back. Also, if you are having a horrible time be sure to have a backup plan with your friend or family member, creating a diversion for you to get away from the person that is making the situation worse.

2. TAKE SEPARATE VEHICLES

Don't let someone you don't know pick you up or even take you home for a first date. You don't know their full intentions, nor do you know them well enough to let them into your place. Taking your own vehicle or even taking an Uber will keep you at a more protective stance.

3. NEVER LEAVE YOUR DRINK ALONE

Most recently a waitress revealed that at a restaurant, in broad daylight on a Tuesday, witnessed a man slip something into a glass of wine of their date who had gone to the bathroom. The waitress fortunately saw this, informed the manager, and informed the woman who had gone to the bathroom. Police were called and the man was arrested, and fortunately the woman was safe and unharmed.

If you are able to, take your drink with you to the bathroom, or try to keep it in your line of sight.

4. DON'T DIVULGE TOO MUCH INFO

It is normal to ask each other questions to get to know one another, to develop a bond. However, on the first date or even the subsequent dates that may follow, don't divulge too much information. In the past there have been people who unfortunately gave some private information to their date, such as their place of work, or even the area of where they lived, and ultimately became the victim of a tragic crime.