Had a strange interaction with a man a few hours out of town, had been drinking and told him some basic personal info

I had a strange/unsettling interaction with a man at a bar about a week ago, four hours away from my home. At first he was very friendly and seemed normal, but I realized a little too late that I shouldn’t have engaged with him at all. He started using really basic pickup lines and obviously started trying to bait me into telling him he was attractive (he said he “used to be a model” but “you wouldn’t believe it looking at me now” like MULTIPLE times! He just sprinkled it into the conversation at odd times). I didn’t cave and tell him he was attractive (possibly a mistake). He said he was going to school to be a cop, which I’m not sure I believe. I had had a bit to drink so even though I did find him a bit odd, my guard was down, and I told him my real first name, the town I lived in, and a general description of where I work (not a company name, but basically if he looks up the type of workplace in my town he could easily figure it out). At a certain point it finally got through to me that I should stop talking to him, and after I did he just kept trying to talk to me even though i was blatantly ignoring him. I was waiting for my bill (should’ve gone elsewhere to wait but I didn’t) and it was taking longer than usual. He kept repeating to me “I wish you the best” and “you’re gorgeous” and “have a good night.” He’d also let slip that he was an alcoholic and autistic just before I’d stopped talking to him. I’m not sure if I believe those things or not, as he seemed to be good at lying, but it would also make sense that he’d be weird socially if he were autistic (I’m also autistic so I can say this lol).

Overall, I handled the situation poorly, should’ve picked up on the fact that he was weird sooner but instead gave away too much info. I might be overblowing the situation, but I’m worried he’ll hunt me down and hurt me. He could easily figure out where I work and probably where I live, though I don’t put any of that online. My social media is all private; I don’t think I’m searchable on facebook. I’m also not on any of those “background check” sites where you can look up people’s addresses and other personal info.

Other than being aware of my surroundings and carrying pepper spray, do you have any suggestions for keeping myself safe and being on the lookout? I’ve been thinking about finding a different job, but it’s not entirely possible right now due to a lack of transportation.

Submitted January 27, 2020 at 07:45AM by thursdaygirl- https://ift.tt/38LNVqa