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For anyone adhering strictly to the 'rules...'

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borntohula · 10/05/2020 14:18

If 'lockdown' was lifted tomorrow, would you go on non-essential shopping trips or see your family or friends again? Just wondering what's keeping people so obedient and whether it's because we've been told what we can and can't do or because they are genuinely terrified of the virus (in which case, when will that fear go away and how long are these people willing to go on like this?)

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borntohula · 10/05/2020 14:25

Oops wrong section. Will get it moved.

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BarbedBloom · 10/05/2020 14:25

No because I am very vulnerable being immune suppressed with severe asthma. My mum and dad are both shielding and I buy everything onlike anyway. However, lockdown is extended in Wales for three weeks anyway.

Friends of mine will go back to work but won't be eating out or shopping.

Menora · 10/05/2020 14:29

I wasn’t planning on doing anything differently for the time being no

picklemewalnuts · 10/05/2020 14:31

I'm desperately hoping I won't have to go and see my mother, or in laws, for a while longer yet! They are hard work, live a fair way away, and suck the life out of me.

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borntohula · 10/05/2020 14:33

@picklemewalnuts that's fair!

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stayathomer · 10/05/2020 14:34

No, I was thinking of this, it's the virylus for me. If they lifted it all tomorrow and was still seeing the news nightly I'd go against everyone to keep us safe in our house

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borntohula · 10/05/2020 14:36

stayathomer Can I ask when you feel that you'll be safe enough to start going out again?

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Thighmageddon · 10/05/2020 14:36

Despite being very, very bored, the only changes I'd make would be go to work when I'm allowed back.

Stopmenow123 · 10/05/2020 14:38

I've always gone on non-essential shopping trips. No legislation anywhere to say you could only go to the shops if it was essential and no definition of what essential was supposed to define.

MsAwesomeDragon · 10/05/2020 14:38

My county has been hit really badly by CV. I am in one of the vulnerable but not shielded groups. I am completely aware that actually the risk of me dying is very low, but the risk of me being very ill if I catch it is higher. I shall continue trying to avoid catching it if I can.

I certainly won't be visiting my parents until rates are much, much lower than they currently are. My county is badly affected, their county is not badly affected, I don't want to be the person who takes it to them. Both of my parents are over 70, my mum has 2 underlying conditions and my dad has 3 underlying conditions. So whenever anyone says "the people who are dying are over 70 with underlying conditions" they've just described my parents!!!

FraterculaArctica · 10/05/2020 14:39

It's a pointless question because it clearly won't be. But no, I think the government rules are a minimum, and no way would I go out more while the number of cases and deaths are still so high. Because I want to help this country get this under control.

pissedglitter · 10/05/2020 14:39

No
This lockdown has taught me a valuable lesson. I spend way too much money on non essential shit and have had no choice but to change that and will hopefully keep it up when the shops do open

I want to hug my new born grandson, I want bbqs with my kids what I don't want is another handbag to sit in a cupboard unused

TheGinGenie · 10/05/2020 14:39

I've been following the rules but will see my family and friends the minute I am able to. I don't feel unsafe.

MsAwesomeDragon · 10/05/2020 14:41

I will go to work if I'm told I have to. I'm a secondary teacher and I'm absolutely certain that social distancing won't happen, even if we attempt it the kids just aren't all well behaved enough to keep their distance and avoid coughing on me. I have resigned myself to the fact that if I am told to go to work, I will quite likely catch it, due to the number of people I will have to be in contact with.

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borntohula · 10/05/2020 14:42

FraterculaArctica it's a 'what if,' that's all. I don't think it will happen, I'm curious to know how people would respond IF it did. :)

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whatswithtodaytoday · 10/05/2020 14:42

No, I won't be doing anything differently until infection rates have come down. Ours are still very high compared to other places in the EU. They will doubtless go up when lockdown starts to be lifted.

Thankfully we can both work from home, but my son won't be going to nursery until it looks safer either. I might allow distanced walks with MIL if that starts to be permitted, and I might go to an open air shop or market.

BearSoFair · 10/05/2020 14:42

I'd have family members or one or two friends over (or visit them) but not close contact and definitely wouldn't rush to busy public spaces or use public transport right away. I would go shopping but not popping in and out to browse, just to shops that had things we were specifically looking for. Like clothes shops to get DD new shorts or skirts, I'd prefer to go to the shop and be able to see the items, compare sizes etc than taking our chances online!

ChrisPrattsFace · 10/05/2020 14:43

I won’t be. My mum and mil have both said they will be coming round and aw much as I miss my mum I won’t be seeing anyone.
To me I’m protecting my child, avoiding unnecessary risk until confirmed cases drastically drop.
Even so - Germany has seen a spike since easing lockdown too so there’s a little proof of increases when lockdowns eased too early!

0v9c99f9g9d939d9f9g9h8h · 10/05/2020 14:43

Why the assumption that people would only isolate if they're naturally compliant or terrified, OP? What about a rational decision based on something other than fear? Is that not an option?

lljkk · 10/05/2020 14:44

I have zero fear about me or household members being ill with the virus.

Monday onwards, I think I might be allowed to sit on the beach & read a book. Or go for a walk / cuppa with single friend. Those would be nice. I don't think anything else will change in my life or that of my family.

I need a dentist (but assume they won't be open for long time to come, I wonder if I will actually lose teeth)
I would like to go to my regular office (but assume they will still lock me out -- and keep not paying me)
I would like to see my parents (but assume they won't dare travel or let me visit them)
I would like to go swimming (but assume pool will stay closed)
I would like to pop into shops (but assume this will be too awkward with long Qs continuing)
I would like to shop locally (but suspect many shops will stay closed)
I would like a haircut (but suspect that will stay closed, too)

So it Does Not matter what I'm Willing to do, most of it will still be impossible.

CakeCakeCake21 · 10/05/2020 14:44

I've been following the rules but will see my family and friends the minute I am able to. I don't feel unsafe.

Ditto, if friends and family are in agreement.

Thecurtainsofdestiny · 10/05/2020 14:46

No It's not fear, it's wisdom.

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borntohula · 10/05/2020 14:51

0v9 I wouldn't know everyone's personal list of reasons for isolating so I've mentioned two of the most obvious ones.

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Gilead · 10/05/2020 14:51

I’m extremely vulnerable so would probably stay in. Should actually be in hospital at the moment but no kennels open for dog.

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borntohula · 10/05/2020 14:55

Thecurtains, I disagree, I think there is definitely a degree of fear involved for many people. Accusing other people of being 'murderers' (seen this more than once) for sitting in parks is not wise or rational.

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