If you are new to the dating game, or new to dating in this fast moving era of technology you may wonder how it even works. Do people still ask for each other for their phone numbers or do they simply find them on the internet later?
You may feel that giving your phone number is far too invasive, especially when you do not really know the person. If you are apprehensive about giving out your phone number, technology can actually be your friend by allowing you to create a buffer that does not give out all of your personal information.
Connect Using Your Smartphone
There are many different ways that you can connect on the internet with those you meet using your smartphone. Many social networking applications can help to make connecting easier and less awkward by giving you the protection you need to properly screen the individual first. Sure the person may have seemed nice on your chance encounter, but this day in age people need to be very protective of whom they give their personal information. Some of the most common sites where you can connect with people you have met include Facebook, Twitter and more. These sites can allow you to first off screen the person by having to confirm them as a friend or not. You can also change your privacy settings on such social media sites like Facebook. This is a very good way to put a protective barrier between you and others by hiding certain features of your profile including personal photos, private information and more.
Protect Your Privacy
The internet, social media sites and smartphones have all made connecting with others much easier, but it is still up to you to make sure that you create the proper safety barrier between you and others. You need to be diligent in creating your online security by releasing only specific information about yourself and screening new friends accordingly. The way that technology is heading you may not get asked for your number, but your Twitter or Facebook ID.
Being able to connect with those around you has never been easier thanks to technology, including smartphones and computers.