CHARACTERISTICS OF ACQUAINTANCE RAPISTS 1. Acts immaturely, shows little empathy or feeling for others and displays little social conscience. 2. Displays anger or aggression either verbally or physically. May be displayed during conversations by general negative references to women, vulgarity, curtness toward others, and the like. Often views women as adversaries. 3. Acts "macho" and discusses acts of physical prowess excessively. 4. Displays short temper, physically abusive (slapping, grabbing arms, etc.) 5. Acts excessively jealous and/or possessive of you. Be especially suspicious of this behavior if you have recently met or are on a first or second date. 6. Ignores your space boundaries by being too close or by placing his hand on your thigh, etc. Especially when you are in public. 7. Ignores your wishes. 8. Attempts to make you feel guilty or accuses you of being "uptight." 9. Becomes hostile and/or increasingly more aggressive when you say no about anything. 10. Acts particularly friendly at a party/bar and tries to separate you from your friends. 11. Insists on being alone with you on a first date. 12. Demands your attention or compliance at inappropriate times such as during a class. 13. Asks personal questions and is interested in knowing more than you want to tell him. 14. Subscribes excessively to traditional male and female stereotypes. Stay tuned for more RSAD pages