AIBU to go for a coffee at friends house ?

[Giffgaff99]

I'll drive there and back. Is it safe in the current virus climate? Friend is not ill that she knows of

[dennisdonut]

Thank you @coffeeandtv1983 I am proud that I can read and listen and follow the advice given x.

Rather that than a selfish twat.

[Coronahomeschoolhell]

You do realise people are losing their jobs because of the need to reduce contacts? And yet you think your cup of coffee is more important than their livelihoods. That's nice.

[Ughmaybenot]

And that is essential why, exactly?

[GreytExpectations]

Why is it so hard to understand non essential social contact? OP you and some of the other posters who think the coffee with a friend is OK is exactly the reason this virus is such a big deal.

[RichardMarxisinnocent]

Friend is not ill that she knows of
You are aware that many people who have the virus will be asymptomatic? As in they will have no symptoms, but they can still spread it. And even if you do have symptoms, you are probably still infectious during the incubation period before symptoms start. Are you both still going to work? Or to food shops? Or other public places? If so you may already be infected and you risk passing it on to others, who may be much more ill with it than you.

Until last week the hospital I work at had 50 intensive care beds. They are working to increase this to over 160 beds. That may not be enough. That is how bad they are expecting this to be. Please please don't contribute to making it worse, stay at home unless doing something essential.

[Chloemol]

It’s people like you who are now causing the issue. Social distancing, heard of it? We have all been asked to do it

That’s why until there is a forced lockdown like in Italy we are on a hiding to nothing

[Geminijes]

Do you know what social distancing means?

[KeepYourWigOn]

Right, well if you can meet your mate for coffee then I'll let my 2 adult DC know that I can see them on mother's day after all. Oh actually no I won't because I'm not an idiot.

[Procrastination4]

My goodness! I can’t get over how blasé some people are. I’m in Ireland and we’re trying to keep our social contact groups as small as possible. I’m not even calling to my parents (over 80), just phoning them and dropping things to their house. There’s no way I’d be calling in to a friend for coffee now. We’re advised to have no visitors and not to visit other people’s homes at the moment - sensible, I think, considering the speed at which this virus is spreading.

[forkfun]

Please look at the graphic Purple shared above. It's a pain for everyone, but use Skype, WhatsApp, zoom, facetime. Do not see people in person unless you have to. You have to eat, so go shopping (with gloves, keep your distance). You don't have to see your friend in person.

[GreytExpectations]

@june2007 you really don't understand the situation at all do you? It's not about fucking showing symptoms because you can be contagious before you feel ill

[Coffeeandtv1983]

@dennisdonut good for you. I still need to go to work and have been doing the school run up today so I guess I’m responsible for risking thousands of lives.

[Mirada]

If we show ourselves incapable of behaving like adults (likely), then the Government will be compelled to treat us like children, and ban all social contact.

[Giffgaff99]

Mixed reactions then- and some very nasty people. You can voice your opinions and views without the need to insult or be vile .....

[Waterandlemonjuice]

YABU

[PurpleDaisies]

I still need to go to work and have been doing the school run up today.

People aren’t criticising anyone for doing those things. It’s non essential social contact. Coffee. Going to the gym. That sort of thing.

[dennisdonut]

Possibly but I’m having chemo currently so self isolated the family as we were advised to. Going to school however and work is not the same as visiting a friend for coffee though is it?

[HolsF28]

I think some of these comments are a bit harsh. No need to get nasty calling someone an idiot. It can be quite depressing being on your own and people's mental health is important too.

[PurpleDaisies]

Mixed reactions then

You’re reading what you want to read. The vast majority said you were being unreasonable.

What are you planning to do?

[IndoorWeather]

Is ‘non-essential social contact’ such a difficult concept?

[DrierThanANunsNasty]

I... you... wait... do you know what’s happening? I have no words 🤦‍♀️

[JustInCaseCakeHappens]

Unless this country goes on a strict lockdown, we haven't got a chance have we.

I honestly despair about the stupidity and selfishness. Instead of asking on MN, just google current events in other countries. Just google advice from doctors in other countries. No one is making stuff up, just look at the pictures of the morgues and the bodies being carried away, read about the contamination.

[glueandstick]

Don’t go. Meet outside, go for a walk.

They may be well. You may be well.

But do it for the people who aren’t well and relying on you to keep them safe by not spreading it.

[Oooillhaveabiscuitoreight]

I am begging you not to go. If you have it you may not have symptoms and will then expose your friend and her household. Even if you remain 2 metres away from her you will be presumably sitting on her seats, drinking from her mugs, touching her door handles. Let's say she lives alone and sees no one else after your visit. She still could become very very sick, the nhs can't cope with people who could have stayed isolated (not having to go to work etc). So let's say she gets a bed in hospital, a bed that someone who had to go to work and socialise might really need and now can't have. Now times your situation by 66 million (uk population). Can you see the problem? Everyone thinks they are only putting themselves or 'one other person/household' at risk but that is not the case.

We all need to be more aware of our impact and our social responsibility.

[thepeopleversuswork]

Fucking hell.

NO. NO. NO. NO. NO.

What part of no non-essential social contact do you not understand?

Also do you not understand the basic principles of how viruses are transmitted? The fact the does not have symptoms does not mean she is not carrying the virus.

Have you not seen the reports from Italy warning what will happen if we don't get a handle on this?

What is wrong with people.