Re: What is "better" after our year of pandemic?

On It · ‎03-15-2021

@Goldengate8361 wrote:
To be clear, the pandemic was horrendous--causing much pain and suffering with many lives forever changed. Many changes were made over the year out of necessity--and not all of them are bad....some are good! Are there any changes that you hope will be permanent? What do you think might be "better" after the pandemic becuase of changes made this year? .......For me, I would say some of the good changes are.....working from home; less in-store shopping - more online deliveries; ...and I love it that folks on TV are all broadcasting from their homes instead of a studio. What do YOU think?

The overall sanitation efforts are my top change that I hope stays forever. My whole work life has been public facing. The public in general is not sanitary. In fact they are downright filthy. Sticking fingers in eye shadow testers, applying lipstick straight from the tube testers, asking to use the restroom in a retail store and leaving feces on the toilet seat are a few examples of women's behavior. Children are not taught to cover their cough or sneeze probably because many adults don't bother. Walking out of a restroom without washing hands is just bad! Sneaking a taste of the unwashed fruit at the market is gross.

As long as we are sharing the world with these people, I hope most if not all the sanitation efforts in public areas continue especially hotels, restaurants, and grocery stores.

Johnnyeager · ‎09-05-2014

Elevator crowding. My building adheres to no more than 2 and everyone is very mindful of it. We use to cram 7 or 8 in, back in the old days. I don't think we will go back.

Unnecessary social greetings like the fake hug or handshakes with nonfamily or close friends. I think those will be rare and I always disliked them.

Tables tightly spaced in restaurants. I will never sit on top of someone in a restaurant again, even when they are 100% capacity. Why did we do that? I'll sit outside or go elsewhere.

Luvitorleaveit1 · ‎03-09-2010

@Kachina624 wrote:

@Luvitorleaveit1 wrote:
Last year when the pandemic started I was driving in twice a week to Manhattan-25-30 minutes it was wonderful, but now I drive in one day a week or every other week and the traffic is horrendous....I think I heard "New York is a ghost town".....I sure would like to know where if I am in traffic for an hour or more now.
@Luvitorleaveit1 Check out those cars in adjacent lanes. There's a strong possibility they're being driven by ghosts.

LOL....no joke I have been looking more now than ever at the cars and drivers.

BlueFinch · ‎08-31-2019

What's better is that my needs have changed and I'm much more content to be alone than ever. I'm amazed at how much social drama my isolation has eliminated.

After witnessing the horrors of this past year, who needs to bring toxic, negative people into their lives? We don't have a mask to protect our feelings. It's up to each of us to do so.

Pearlee · ‎06-11-2011

Hand sanitizer, wipes, toilet paper and paper towels are readily available again and I appreciate them so much more now!

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

I can just leave the house makeup free... so much time saved! Love not feeling I have to put on makeup... love masks for that reason

Mistreatedbycs · ‎03-10-2010

I am more prepared for the next one to come.

Also, I take more precautions and continuing those steps and they are now part of my routine.

I also read and research more, before I just took the reporters word for what they wrote, now I read various different articles on any given subject.

Everything is "better" because I made it better not because of any outside sources.

deepwaterdotter · ‎03-09-2010

@Mistreatedbycs Your post makes sense to me. I will continue to wear masks and social distance in public. If a vaccine booster is needed, I will get it.

software · ‎06-08-2016

You saved me from having to post it.

Our environment is cleaner but it won't stay that way.

@On It wrote:
@Goldengate8361 wrote:
To be clear, the pandemic was horrendous--causing much pain and suffering with many lives forever changed. Many changes were made over the year out of necessity--and not all of them are bad....some are good! Are there any changes that you hope will be permanent? What do you think might be "better" after the pandemic becuase of changes made this year? .......For me, I would say some of the good changes are.....working from home; less in-store shopping - more online deliveries; ...and I love it that folks on TV are all broadcasting from their homes instead of a studio. What do YOU think?
The overall sanitation efforts are my top change that I hope stays forever. My whole work life has been public facing. The public in general is not sanitary. In fact they are downright filthy. Sticking fingers in eye shadow testers, applying lipstick straight from the tube testers, asking to use the restroom in a retail store and leaving feces on the toilet seat are a few examples of women's behavior. Children are not taught to cover their cough or sneeze probably because many adults don't bother. Walking out of a restroom without washing hands is just bad! Sneaking a taste of the unwashed fruit at the market is gross.

As long as we are sharing the world with these people, I hope most if not all the sanitation efforts in public areas continue especially hotels, restaurants, and grocery stores.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

There was virtually no seasonal flu this year, that was amazing. Businesses, places of worship, organization were forced to leap into the 21st century and take advantage of technology. With fewer people on the roads, Air quality improved remarkably and it happened quickly. People adopted more pets. Many people, like myself, slowed down and enjoyed the slower pace and got to enjoy the comfort of our homes. I've always been a shopper and a fashionista and I discovered that I much prefer shopping online to schlepping through malls with shopping and seeing the same stuff in every store. I discovered some wonderful shows and movies on the streaming services. Restaurant meals delivered to my home! I love it that restaurants that I once had to get dressed up and drive to, are just a few keystrokes away and I can enjoy the meals while I watch Netflix. It was a rough year but there were many positives too. Video appointments with my doctors! Love that rather than waiting weeks for an appointment, sometimes months, I get telehealth visits in a few days or a week.