From the girl’s perspective, it seems she has to be more wary when meeting up than guys do. In general, women can take some precautions like meeting their date at a public location, and telling their friends and family members where they are and who they’re with. Meeting up at the date spot or getting picked up at your home definitely depends on your comfort level. There is also the option of meeting the guy at his place and going from there. It is just better for him not to know where you live. Keeping your residence private is pretty important until you assess that he is completely normal. It is nice to be picked up and it definitely lets you play the feminine role. Women and men naturally desire to play their gender roles by being picked up at their home or being the one picking up. However, you have tons of time for that to happen later. Patience is definitely a good virtue while on the first date. In all of my time doing online dating, I have found it interesting that women can sometimes be fearless when it comes to meeting up. I think it is possible they have an advanced perception system that makes them know or feel if the guy is safe or not. I have had educated and attractive women meet me directly at my home and come inside.