The New Normal Has Changed How We Interact
I’m sure by now you’ve heard the phrase “the new normal.”
We’ve spent a little over a month at home (for some) due to the stay-at-home order. Some states have already started allowing businesses to open up.
For me, this new normal is becoming more evident as the days pass. I am realizing how this pandemic is affecting how we interact with each other compared to before. On the flip side, the quarantine has made me appreciative of human interaction and relationships. I truly can’t wait to see my family…in person.
But pertaining to the new normal, I find that I’m more cautious when I’m around others. And I don’t think that I’m the only one. I am especially cautious if my son is with me.
When I go outside ( that feels so weird to say lol), I observe my surroundings and try not to be in situations where I am close to someone. Even if I am just making a simple trip to the mailbox, I take my mask just in case and avoid groups of people (sometimes neighbors are out).
In a gist, I try to limit human contact and I believe most people do the same.
Besides this, there’s the fear. The thoughts that run through my mind. Should I go outside today or should I just wait? Do I really need to go to the store? I have an appointment but should I reschedule? I just walked past someone; were we six feet apart? Is my mask on right? What if….
Even going into businesses and stores will be different.
I recently had a dentist appointment and I was so anxious to be getting out and coming into contact with others. After learning of the safety guidelines my dentist’s office would have in place, I felt much better. The guidelines consisted of calling when I arrived and letting the staff open the door for me, having only one patient in the waiting room and if there were more than one we were to practice social distancing. Last, the staff wore protective gear.
With that being said, I understand that things will be different for a while but I also pray for and look forward to a time when social distancing won’t be the norm.
What has been your experience?