How Easily Do You Give Out Your Phone Number?

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How Easily Do You Give Out Your Number?

  • I give my number to most anyone who asks.

    Votes: 1 5.3%
  • I give my number to people in chat the first time I meet them if I feel a connection.

    Votes: 1 5.3%
  • I'd have to chat with someone at least a few times first.

    Votes: 5 26.3%
  • I'd give my number out after talking to someone online for a few days.

    Votes: 2 10.5%
  • I'd give my number out after talking to someone online for a few months.

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • I'd have to communicate with someone online for 6 months or more before giving them my number.

    Votes: 1 5.3%
  • I give out my number to those in everyday life right away if I feel a connection with them.

    Votes: 2 10.5%
  • There are times I've given out my number and regretted it.

    Votes: 5 26.3%
  • I've had to change my number because of someone harassing me.

    Votes: 4 21.1%
  • It has to be a life and death situation before I give my number out!

    Votes: 1 5.3%
  • I only give close friends and family members my number.

    Votes: 7 36.8%
  • I have more than one number--one for people close to me, and one for acquaintances.

    Votes: 1 5.3%
  • I give out a "neutral" number to people I've just met (work number, etc.)

    Votes: 1 5.3%
  • Giving out a number is no big deal--I can always have it changed.

    Votes: 1 5.3%
  • One should always be very cautious about who they give their number to.

    Votes: 8 42.1%
  • It really depends. My rules for giving out my number are: (please share in your post.)

    Votes: 3 15.8%
  • I have a story to share about a time I did/didn't give out my number...

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Total voters
    19

Lynx

Folksy yet erudite
Aug 13, 2014
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#41
Protecting your privacy, especially when sharing your phone number, is definitely important. If you’re cautious about handing it out, there are ways to balance staying connected without compromising your personal details.
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