Things I wouldn't mind staying after all this is over

[Krystal659]

I do not eat in restaurants often, but when I have, I have certainly enjoyed the spacing between the tables. I felt like I could have a conversation and personal space

 

[tvguy]

You said they just changed the policy and you are not fond of it. If you are okay with wearing a mask (or not okay without wearing one) so I guess I don't understand you comment.

We were required to wear masks except when at our desks. Now we have to wear them all the time. My comment is just that I am getting used to wearing a mask for 8 hours at a time. Past 7 months the longest I wore a mask was about an hour when doing grocery shopping. Not sure what you don't understand. Not a complaint on the policy, just something new to get used to.

 

[sam_gordon]

That definitely isn't true for dh's company. When they downsize they move employees from one location to another and it results in sharing office space at the new location.
The offices are like closets as it is and what used to be singles now house 2 to 3 people. Luckily dh works on stuff that is confidential so he is exempt from having to share.

Well, I was referring to downsizing and keeping the same amount of work surfaces. In theory, if you have 75 workstations and 100 employees, 25 employees would have to share. So if you downsize so there's only 75 employees, there's no sharing.

 

[disneychrista]

Not sure what you don't understand. Not a complaint on the policy, just something new to get used to.

I know you have taken great precautions through out this whole thing and that you just went back to work. Were you back at work before this policy change? If so, it appears from your comment that you did NOT wear you mask while at your desk but if in a shared space (as your post suggests), I am just surprised that you didn't. I know it takes getting used to wearing a mask all day but you DO get used to it. I have been doing it for months, even when policy says I don't have to at my desk (shared space, less than 6 feet between desks).

 

[Wendy1985]

Online doctor appointments love doing it that way

 

[aprilgail]

Love no one crowded up close to me, love being spaced out in restaurant. Love doing telemedicine instead of going to the dr. Love no one sitting in seat next to me in movies.

 

[mom2rtk]

I love having things spaced out too, like in restaurants. I just don't think it's a business model most places can live with. I think most of them are just barely hanging on with the lower occupancy.

I loved seeing a movie with my daughter last month when we were the only ones in the theater. I actually left sad because I don't think they'll be in business much longer like that.

 

[Kittyblue]

I'm loving telemedicine for minor issues. I hope that one stays. It's so much easier to schedule an appointment because I can do it on a break at work instead of waiting until after work and it's much less time consuming than going in person.

 

[disneychrista]

I agree on the telemedicine thing. I had to have a follow up appointment after being prescribed medicine - just to see how it was going. To have a 10 minute phone call that I could do on my break at work vs having to take an hour or more off work for the appointment was great.

 

[Jennasis]

Physical distancing.

Working from home.

Masks being socially acceptable for anyone who wants to wear one.

Sick policies that are much more liberal.

 

[bethbuchall]

Working postpartum in a hospital, the limitation on visitors has been helpful. It’s a little difficult trying to help a new mom with 10 visitors in the room (the patient is uncomfortable, I feel like I’m on display, dads are a little tense, etc).
I would be happy if there was a limit on the amount and time period for visitors (before COVID, there was no limit on amount and the hours were 9a-9p).

My son and daughter-in-law had their first baby recently. As much as they love us new grandparents, they were happy that there was a no visitor policy in place. It gave them some much needed time and space without having to be the ones to request no one visit.

 

[tvguy]

I know you have taken great precautions through out this whole thing and that you just went back to work. Were you back at work before this policy change? If so, it appears from your comment that you did NOT wear you mask while at your desk but if in a shared space (as your post suggests), I am just surprised that you didn't. I know it takes getting used to wearing a mask all day but you DO get used to it. I have been doing it for months, even when policy says I don't have to at my desk (shared space, less than 6 feet between desks).

I went back Tuesday. The email on the policy change went out at 8:30 Tuesday night. I did wear my mask at my desk Tuesday. The question some of my co-workers have is, would it have made more sense to just continue working remotely instead? Other issue some have it they have to be cloth masks, not Gators or face shields.

 

[disneychrista]

Other issue some have it they have to be cloth masks, not Gators or face shields.

Makes sense to me. I wish my employer would require this as well since Gators and face shields have been shown to be less than effective.

 

[sam_gordon]

Makes sense to me. I wish my employer would require this as well since Gators and face shields have been shown to be less than effective.

I've seen why gators aren't good (the florescent cloud thing),haven't seen it for face shields, just message board comments.

Faceshields make sense to me. Any virus would have to go down and should have no forward momentum.

 

[Diznygrl]

People washing and sanitizing their hands more often, keeping their distance from me and not breathing down my neck, no more random hugs from people I barely know. (Also, as an introvert, I've actually really enjoyed not having to worry about people showing up at my house for a visit these past eight months, but obviously it would be too much to ask for that to stick around permanently).

Paper disposable restaurant menus (have always, ALWAYS hated touching nasty restaurant menus!), people staying home when they're sick. For years I've wished that mask wearing during cold and flu season would be a 'thing' here like it is in Asian countries...I guess this year I finally get my wish, LOL.

 

[disneychrista]

no more random hugs from people I barely know.

AMEN!!!

 

[jlwhitney]

If people
Want to wear a mask sure but I’m over all the mandates and policies and that better go away.

In a perfect world it would be nice if people stayed home sick but it would be abused and it’s not always feasible.

Never cared for buffets overall but don’t care if they around I just find too many to be too expensive and not that good.

 

[Imzadi]

OP, I keep reading your title and thinking it says "saying" not staying. If this was the case, the things I wouldn't mind saying after this was all over.....well it's a good thing you wrote staying.

Conversely, I hope the Ignore button stays around. Life has gotten so much pleasanter and peaceful since I've been using it much more.

 

[Imzadi]

I hope people wash hands more. And that shaking hands stays extinct. I hated shaking hands even before the pandemic. I don't want to be touching other people's unwashed, germy hands.

I hope shopping online gets even better. I've been recommending people shop Target & Walmart online for years for pantry & essential supplies. I was worried that they were cutting down on their assortment of stuff. Instead, it's grown. Who knew I was ahead of the curve?

I do hope people maintain more of a social distance in lines and on trains & buses.

 

[Imzadi]

I thought of another one. Small, reasonable weddings. I do feel badly for the brides who didn’t get to have their dream weddings, but my neighbor’s daughter got married in their backyard. It was absolutely lovely and they had a blast. Only 30 people. Didn’t break the bank or go into debt, and the newlyweds are very happy.

We have two daughters in their 20s, so I wouldn’t mind if this trend sticks around for a while!

I worked for companies that did lots of high end weddings. Then a co-worker asked if I wanted to work a private, very small wedding with him and a few other co-workers. It was for two 20-somethings still in college. They were saving up all their money for college, so no lavish wedding. Their reception was the rented out courtyard in back of the church. The cake, a single sheet pan cake that the aunt made the night before. There was only a small group of family & friends. The bouquet looked like it was whatever the supermarket had on hand that day. The bride wore her mother or grandmother's wedding gown. The gown had history. While it didn't fit perfectly, as there was no professional tailoring done, the bride was still very radiant. The groom only had eyes for her.

Out of all the weddings I've seen and been to, this one was the loveliest and most personal. And I bet out of all of them, these two stand the greatest chance of making it together. Listening to them talk, they had their heads and values in the right places. It wasn't about the wedding. It was about moving forward, continuing to create a life together.