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  • Ask For Angela

    The Ask for Angela campaign is a really clever idea that was instigated by Hayley Child the Substance Misuse Strategy Coordinator for Lincolnshire County Council.

    The poster was designed to compliment the councils NO MORE campaign and is currently being displayed in the county clubs and bars with the help of Lincolnshire Pubwatch members.

    The poster is a visual aid which might provide a vital life-line to someone who finds themselves in a difficult situation and can’t get out of it.

    ‘Hi I’m Angela,’ the poster says. ‘Are you on a date that isn’t working out? Do you feel like you’re not in a safe situation? Is your Tinder or POF [Plenty of Fish] date not who they said they were on their profile? Does it all feel a bit weird?

    ‘If you go to the bar and ask for ‘Angela’ the bar staff will know you need some help getting out of your situation and will call you a taxi or help you out discreetly – without too much fuss.’

    We know that there have been calls to roll this out across the UK. Should you wish to make use of this poster in your Pubwatch then you can download and print a generic version of the poster here.

    Obviously, an initiative such as this will only be effective if all staff are fully aware of the poster and have the confidence to act and support the customer if they are approached for help.

  • 7 Tips For Sensible Tinder Dating

    Tinder, Dating, Relationships, dating app
    Who hasn’t joined Tinder at one point or another? Whether it’s been to check-up on the ex (don’t lie), have a laugh with friends, or to get that big ego-boost when you instantly match with someone. Regardless of your motivation, below are a few tried and tested dating tips from yours truly – so, relax and have fun!

    Location, location, location

    Proximity counts. Who wants to be matched to a good-looking, (eligible) bachelor who lives more than 40km away? Did you just waste all that banter for nothing? Make sure to bring down the location to at least 10-20km – something which actually seems plausible.

    We matched… Now what?

    Have you ever matched with someone on Tinder only to be let down by the lack of conversation? Start it yourself, girl! Most users will actually swipe right to multiple women at the one time, then come back to the drawing board afterwards. If you like what you see, start a casual conversation. You’ve got nothing to lose and who cares if he doesn’t reply? Unmatched

    Solo pictures

    It’s good to have a bit of variety in your pictures on Tinder. Isn’t it annoying finally finding someone who only has one photo of themselves – which doesn’t even show their face? Post pictures of yourself, but don’t over-do it with an influx of images with your friends. How will they know who you are? Oh, the frustration!

    About me

    Don’t over-do it in the description section. Keep it short and sweet without offending people in the process. Tinder now has a new function which allows you to link your Instagram account into the game of love – that is, if you want random strangers lurking at your profile.

    Fake profiles

    Whether we want to believe it or not, there are hundreds of fake profiles circulating around Tinder for a multitude of different reasons. Use your discretion and never reveal too much personal information about yourself to someone you’re unsure about.

    Check to see if you have common friends and interests – this will usually be a great indication as to who the person is you’re speaking to.

    So… You’ve matched with a friend?

    We’ve all done it before… Re-connected with an old friend from high school on Tinder. This scenario is easy enough to avoid, especially if you’re both working with a similar sense of humour. Otherwise, you have no option but to pretend it never happened. Ever.

    TMI

    Also known as too much information, this type of thing will happen a lot on Tinder. It goes without saying sometimes. If you don’t want to talk, the Unmatch button is simply just one click away. Tinder is only as serious as you make it out to be.

  • From a date to a relationship – a shopping list for love

    From time to time it’s only natural to wonder why you’re still single… In moments of self-doubt, you might end up asking yourself some awkward questions, such as “Is it something about me?” or “Have I maybe been too fussy?” If a good friend were to express those doubts about themselves, the chances are that your response would be: “Of course you’re not too fussy. You’re fantastic and you deserve the best.” explains Paula Hall, a dating expert.

    A healthy sense of self-esteem and a little discernment are real assets in the search for love, but is it a good idea to create a strict set of requirements for the perfect future partner? A checklist is all very well if you’re going shopping, or packing for your holiday or buying a house, but when it comes to a relationship, it might be unrealistic to expect a man or woman to tick all your boxes.

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