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Send the exact public meeting point before leaving. Check current hours, weather and access rather than relying on an old recommendation or screenshot.
Avoid giving out your home address just to prove you are local. A neighborhood-level plan is usually enough.
Arrive and leave independently
Use your own transportation and keep the trip home under your control. Do not let a new match decide where you will go next because your original plan changed.
Charge your phone, limit alcohol and keep personal belongings with you.
Trust the practical signs
A person who repeatedly changes the plan, refuses a public meeting or pushes for secrecy is giving useful information. You can leave or reschedule without defending the decision.
If anything feels wrong, contact someone you trust or local emergency services when appropriate.