Things that Covid changed…

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CarolfromTX

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And that probably won‘t go back to the way it was. For example, those acrylic barriers in front of the cashiers are there to stay. Wearing a mask in the doctor‘s office won‘t go away either. Telecommuting, at least part time, has become a reality. And Covid has made curbside pickup an everyday thing. I hate to use the term new normal, but that’s what it is.
 

Some barriers have gone down in my area. You may be right about the doctors office.

Some stores in my area reduced hours and they have not gone back to what they were pre pandemic.

I still see people utilizing curb side grocery store and Target pickup. I guess that is something that is good to use for some.
 
Curbside grocery was around here, prior to Covid. They simply dropped the fees. I hope they don't come back, but if the fees do return, I will then evaluate. :unsure:
Curbside restaurants didn't become a thing until Covid. I hope it continues, as getting fully dressed, waiting on a table and then waiting on the food... might be too much of a hassle. :)
I suspect the various restaurant delivery options that became available due to covid, might go away, as those "new" delivery companies start to wither away. :(
 

CarolfromTX said:
And that probably won‘t go back to the way it was. For example, those acrylic barriers in front of the cashiers are there to stay. Wearing a mask in the doctor‘s office won‘t go away either. Telecommuting, at least part time, has become a reality. And Covid has made curbside pickup an everyday thing. I hate to use the term new normal, but that’s what it is.
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I think the telecommuting and curbside pickup are good things, and probably should not go away. Not all the doctors here require masks, but it is probably a good idea, for the sick folks anyway. The barriers are still here, but I hardly notice any more. Things that reduce disease transmission without being onerous are good, no problem with them.

I am wondering about the Canadian boarder, the new requirements have to be limiting movement and hurting economies. Not sure when, or if, they will feel safe going back to the way it was.
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Yep, that is what it is...
 
The COVID crisis has expanded work from home. Many workers don't want to go back to the office and companies are stuck with rental office space. The conversation going on now is that some of these workers are collecting a paycheck while doing gig work on company time. Saw a story where the CEO of JP Morgan stated that American workers are "incompetent and lazy."
 
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The COVID crisis has expanded work from home. Many workers don't want to go back to the office and companies are stuck with rental office space. The conversation going on now if that some of these workers are collecting a paycheck while doing gig work on company time. Saw a story where the CEO of JP Morgan stated that American workers are "incompetent and lazy."
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..again same here.. so many have not returned to work in the office.. and hence why I can go in the middle of school term and the beaches will be packed.. unlike when everyone is actually going to a place of work..and the beaches are relatively empty..
 
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The COVID crisis has expanded work from home. Many workers don't want to go back to the office and companies are stuck with rental office space. The conversation going on now is that some of these workers are collecting a paycheck while doing gig work on company time. Saw a story where the CEO of JP Morgan stated that American workers are "incompetent and lazy."
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That is just the thing there are always people whom cannot be trusted to work from home etc ... i worked with some went grocery shopping on company time... etc .... companies are finding out the BS about being more productive is for the most part BS ..... so many....... Stealing time from companies.... once someone gets used to doing very little and collecting a check it is very hard for places to correct that habit.
 
In this part of the country masks were not worn much at all. I wore mine and drew some rolling of eyes. It was a political thing I think. My doctors office is not requiring them any more. I still have not been in a restaurant and will not go in a store unless I have to. I am still using curbside pickup and hope they continue that. It would have been nice to have that before my hip replacement.
 
Masks are a thing of the past around here. I've only seen 2 people wearing them lately. All restaurants and stores are packed again. But I still disinfect my shopping carts and also my hands when I get back in the car. It just seems like a reasonable thing to do considering all the people running around with colds, etc. Plus, now I have monkeypox on my mind. Two confirmed cases in my town.
 
Seriously ... around here , you'd never know there ever was a china virus ..... Even during the panic, hardly any changes . Now ? everything seems normal.

I even asked the mail carrier about it .. He said they were told to do as they felt comfortable in protecting themselves. He said he never did wear a mask, nor was he ever vaxed. He asked if I was sick/eversick ? I just said no, he said well then I'll continue delivering your mail.
 
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I am still acting the "old normal", I have never had a
delivery of groceries, I always go myself to pick and
pay for them.

The only hangover from covid is masks in any medical
establishment, (sort of), Doctor, Dentist and Hospital,
but if you remove it to speak to the receptionist or to
anybody, you are not struck down bay a bolt of anything,
even if you then walk through the place without a mask.

Other than that, the public transport still have notices, to
wear masks on Public Transport, I am usually the only one
in a mask, but nobody seems to care any more.

Mike.
 
Mike said:
I am still acting the "old normal", I have never had a
delivery of groceries, I always go myself to pick and
pay for them.

The only hangover from covid is masks in any medical
establishment, (sort of), Doctor, Dentist and Hospital,
but if you remove it to speak to the receptionist or to
anybody, you are not struck down bay a bolt of anything,
even if you then walk through the place without a mask.

Other than that, the public transport still have notices, to
wear masks on Public Transport, I am usually the only one
in a mask, but nobody seems to care any more.

Mike.
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Don't forget all the supermarkets have Plexiglass shields at the checkouts
 
I absolutely love curbside pickup for groceries. I add things to my list during the week as I realize I'm about to run short, and then when I finally need something on the list, I click on "continue" and choose a time to be there. Out in comes, and it's loaded, and I'm off. And it doesn't have a thing to do with Covid. I hope they continue this service for good.
 
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