Safe Gay Online Dating Tip #5
Tip #5: Talk on the Phone First

By Ramon Johnson, About.com Guide

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There's nothing wrong with having a conversation before meeting blindly. You can tell a lot about a person by the way they communicate. You don't have to be psychic to get a bad feeling after the conversation or to realize that you may not be a good match after all.

More online dating safety tips:

Tip #1: Crawl Before You Walk
Tip #2: Protect Your Identity and Personal Information
Tip #3: Leave a Trail
Tip #4: Get a Photo
Tip #6: Meet in a Public Place
Tip #7: Map an Escape Route
Tip #8: Know His Sexual History

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