Ladies, if your relationship is just getting started — if you and your friend have not progressed beyond the it’s just lunch stage, you need to be very wary about accepting a ride. At this stage in your relationship is better — and much safer — for you to arrange to meet your dating partner at your chosen location, rather than to have them pick you up. If they pick you up at work or from your apartment, they are going to learn where you work or live — and we all know that sometimes men will take advantage of women once they have them inside of a private vehicle. So, for now, refuse to accept a ride — until you know them better and can be assured of your safety.