Are you still clapping for the NHS/key workers every week?

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Yabu - No
Yanbu - Yes

Hunnybears
some people aren’t mobile so would be too hard, others just don’t want to show their appreciation.....
There are only 2 reasons for not clapping?
Glad you set us all straight on that then.

Imo yes. Unless they have genuine reasons not to ie young kids etc... but just because they don’t feel the need is a bit 🙄

I haven't but live in a flat and it would not be heard by others.

I've supported fundraising for NHS and other charities and also stuck to the social distancing rules.

Any Tory minister clapping is a hypocrite in my view.

Got to look like you care..sums it up really.

No because I got sick of the Tick Tok videos.
Also because I’m sick of the entitled attitude of NHS staff in the supermarket I work in, NHS hour, 10 per cent discount and we have them kicking off cos they can’t get the 10 per cent off fuel and also no, you can’t bring your mate with you and expect to flash your card and get 10 per cent discount for her too.

Most of them aren’t even frontline. Can’t wait til we stop giving them special treatment.

(Us staff can’t get discount on fuel or our mate’s shopping either)

We haven't participated in the weekly clap for NHS but I'm of the opinion if people want to do it then that's up to them, I have no objection.

BUT... I did object to my neighbour rattling our letterbox last week when they were outside making a racket. 🙄

I'm full of admiration for our HCPs, I wouldn't want to do that job, pandemic or not.

You've just proved Peggy's point though Hunnybears, by admitting to judging people that don't clap.

The clue is 'show' support, lots of people feel no need to 'show' it or as some PPs have pointed out simply can't. To assume they're not supporting key workers for not being 'seen' to be clapping makes you seem a bit well, thick and a bit of a sheep, sorry.

Put it this way, you'd probably have collaborated in Vichy's France.

Also in the "never have, never will" camp. The people who it's for are mostly shift workers and therefore a fair few of them are probably asleep by 8pm. I wouldn't want to risk disturbing them. Also I doubt the key workers with your kids appreciate the pots and pans etc.

You don’t want to clap to show your support for the NHS then that’s up to you. Do I find it a big shit when no one in the street bothers? Yes. Does it look like they don’t card? Yes imo.

I don't need to show my appreciation by standing on the doorstep roaring my head off.

You seem to think that there is only one way to show gratitude for the NHS, which I find rather bizarre and short-sighted TBH. Go out and enjoy clapping if that's what you want to do, but judging others for not doing is just weird.

No. The cat however still loves it and is out parading at 8pm so people can clap "for him"

We have clapped every Thursday since it started. There were a few neighbours who also did it, it did give a sense of community and the first couple of times it was quite emotional.
Tomorrow will be the last one I do. Its gone on long enough now and (hopefully) lockdown will gradually be lifted over the coming weeks it feels like it should end now.

Nope, never have and am not going to start now.

Didn't start.

When will the last one be I wonder. Is it going to be in a 100 years people will go out and clap with no idea why?

Or like a Chinese whispers.

I clap for them every 5 years by not voting Tory

I'm a carer and I know I'm appreciated. My employer regularly tells me, my clients and their families also tell me, that they appreciate me and what I do. I honestly am grateful for anyone showing their appreciation in any way they find appropriate.
Just please don't feel obligated to clap. Instead, just be nice, be kind, not just to us, to everyone. I hope that we all learn not to take anyone or anything for granted. I'm terrified that we will live in fear of this virus, terrified that it will never go away.

I can't comprehend that having the virus won't give you immunity but injecting you with it, (as a vaccine), will! I don't buy that. I don't believe that.

Yes but growing tired of it.

I think, if you know a front line worker then send them flowers or something, a small gift card. Clapping, pan banging, fireworks does nothing, especially when kids or even shift workers are trying to sleep. Thanks anyway to those trying to show their appreciation. For me, actually, I'd rather everyone would donate to their local food banks.

Nope, never have. My mum is a an NHS worker and finds the whole premise very cringeworthy

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**You've just proved Peggy's point though Hunnybears, by admitting to judging people that don't clap.

The clue is 'show' support, lots of people feel no need to 'show' it or as some PPs have pointed out simply can't. To assume they're not supporting key workers for not being 'seen' to be clapping makes you seem a bit well, thick and a bit of a sheep, sorry.

Put it this way, you'd probably have collaborated in Vichy's France.**

I’d rather be seen as a thick sheep than a ‘I’m proud that I’ve never clapped yada yada yada’

Imo yes. Unless they have genuine reasons not to ie young kids etc... but just because they don’t feel the need is a bit

Who made you judge and jury?
Nobody has the slightest idea why someone else doesnt clap unless they tell you.

Showing off, making the most noise, fireworks, car horns while disturbing shift workers and kids etc is just showing off nothing more nothing less. When does it stop are people to scared to stop or do they just enjoy the attention on SM?

Clap if you want just don't use it to brag anywhere about it. Its not something to brag about it was a nice gesture 1st week now its just a travesty of 'look at me' for many people.

I was a nurse for 20+ years some people were fab some were downright nasty just as in every other walk of life. They are not one homogenous angelic species. I appreciate the work they are doing but clapping isnt going to help them one bit. More money and a better management would be 100 times better.
I thank HCP whenever i go to hosp for my regular visits anyway.
I have clapped once. The rest of the time i was asleep by 7.30 due to being knackered from bloody busy days working in a supermarket.
Shoot me now.

I found the first week was a lovely thought but after that rather pointless, a bit fake and unnecessary.
Once it becomes expected, routine and habit it just loses its meaning.

But you’ve got a good reason as you’re in bed.

Nope just zonked out on the sofa😂😂

If you’re happy not to do then own it.

I do own. I have said I dont do it.

You don’t want to clap to show your support for the NHS then that’s up to you. Do I find it a big shit when no one in the street bothers? Yes. Does it look like they don’t card? Yes imo.

So I was right. Only people who make a show of caring in public care? Like the 2 minutes silence on the doorstep for Friday. If you decide to do it in your home, it means less?

If you actiay do things to help out NHS workers, it doesnt count unless you are doing it on your doorstep where you can show people how wonderful you are?

That's, frankly, a pile of shit.