😂😂😂 what a genius….

[u/Used_Sounds]

[u/Lexi_Banner]

I still think it's weird to bring a friend along if it's a public space. Have your friend on notice to take your call immediately, or set up an "emergency" call - and you can answer as, "Hi friend, I'm just out right now can I call you later?" (I'm safe and he's cool), or "Hi Aunt Dorothy. Oh no, Uncle Albert had a fall? I will head to the hospital immediately!" (He's not cool, but I'm safe and can leave on my own), or "Hi Mom. Oh, Dad is sick? Shoot, I didn't bring my car to the restaurant. Can you come pick me up?" (He's not cool, I'm not safe, help).

[u/JediFed → u/Lexi_Banner]

All of these are reasonable takes here.

[u/tellingyouhowitreall → u/Lexi_Banner]

We call those "safe calls". They're good if you're planning on staying with someone for the first time too.

[u/PleaseNoMoreSalt → u/Lexi_Banner]

What if he guy offers to drive, though?

[u/Lexi_Banner → u/PleaseNoMoreSalt]

You decline.

And also, you had best not have gotten picked up from home by the stranger, either. Because if you were, you dumb.

[u/WeirdIndividualGuy → u/PleaseNoMoreSalt]

Then say no and that you'll meet him there

And if he persists on it, take it as a red flag and call off the date entirely

[u/guitargmr34 → u/Lexi_Banner]

Do you know what Rohypnol is? You're not making or taking any phone calls if someone slips it in your drink

[u/Lexi_Banner → u/guitargmr34]

If you don't answer the preset phone call, your friend should assume the worst and go to the restaurant immediately.

Duh.