The dating app builds partnerships to offer a safe first date for women

The partnership between Bumble and the São Paulo bar aims to make the experience of a first date more relaxed and friendly

Nothing like the magic of a first date! But, in a world where bad people use app relation to the strike, be careful to have a It gives you insurance is lowmainly for women.

According to recent research from Bumble, almost 9 out of 10 women surveyed in Brazil (87%) take some sort of extra safety precaution when meeting someone in person for the first time. Among the strategies adopted were informing a friend or relative of the address where the meeting will take place (43%), sharing one’s position live with a friend (25%) and even sharing a photo of one’s ‘appointment’ with a friend (11%) before finding it.

Therefore, the application has developed an alternative that promises to promote safer and friendlier first dates: the Bumble Spots. This initiative aims to partner with carefully selected establishments committed to offering a safer space to their customers.

This measure comes shortly after the approval of the Chamber of Sao Paulo of a project that will oblige employees of bars and nightclubs to support victims of sexual harassment and violence in their premises.

Alcohol consumption in at your place

Through the dating survey, 54% of Bumble users said they feel more comfortable on a first date if they meet in a public setting surrounded by peoplewith most of them (40%) choosing a restaurant or a boat as the best option for these occasions.

Regarding alcohol consumption and its effects during first dates, almost 6 out of 10 women (58%) interviewed indicated to prefer limit alcohol consumption on the first date with someone, with 26% of them choose to completely abstain from alcohol consumption.

This is a very important point for the emergence of Bumble Spots here in Brazil. The collaboration between app relationships and bars will have a team focused on acknowledging and helping customers if they experience sexual harassment or assault.

“Through our Bumble Spots program, certified Free of Harassment [empresa que atua na prevenção do assédio em locais públicos]we want to help our community do that find fun, unique and safe spaces to enjoy first datesin which they feel supported by trained employees who are ready to intervene in case of need”, explains Alice Johnston, senior manager of the social network.

The first Bumble Spot in Brazil

Bar Solara, located in Vila Mariana, São Paulo, became the first Bumble Spot in Brazil. Recognized with the Best Drink List Award 2022the place is a cocktail bar that offers comfort, warmth and safety for women.

“We are thrilled to join Bumble in their mission to help women and people in general find safer alternatives to connect and have an enjoyable and memorable experience,” says Bruno Acioli, founder of Bar Solara.

“The safety of our community has always been a top priority at Bumble. That’s why we’re so excited to help provide the women of São Paulo with safer avenues to speak up and get proper support if they’re facing an uncomfortable or potentially dangerous. during. a date,” Johnston points out.

Source: Terra

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