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Can i drop stuff off at a friends house?

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ScottishStottie · 04/04/2020 11:04

Can i drop a couple of ps4 games at my friends house? I know its not an essential journey at all, but ive seen other various posts about people leaving books etc at peoples house to spend in isolation.

Friend mentioned wanting to get a ps4 game that i have but have played and wont use again. Friend is self empoyed and currently has £0 coming in so thought it would be nice to leave the game at their house to kill time while they are stuck in the house. But not sure if its irresponsible or helping neighbours to drop this off at the house.

Part of me thinks it is, but at the same time surely its no different to helping and supporting neighbours while we are all in this difficult situation?

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BanginChoons · 04/04/2020 11:07

Is it nearby and can be incorporated into your daily exercise time? If so then I would say yes it's ok. Getting through this time mentally is important too.

definitelygc · 04/04/2020 11:09

If you can walk there as part of exercising then I'd do it. If you have to drive then I'd say it's probably breaking the rules. I want to drop over a present for my friend who's just had a baby but I'd have to drive and I don't think it's in the spirit of non-essential travel only.

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ScottishStottie · 04/04/2020 11:10

It would be 5 mins extra onto our supermarket trip which we would need to do today or tomorrow.

Yeah its thhe mental side of things thats making me think its worth the trip. I ordered some jigsaws online to entertain me and dp has his ps4. But we habe financial security because of furlough atm. It would be nice to help someone who isnt as secure. Even with a little thing.

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ScottishStottie · 04/04/2020 11:11

Yes it would be a drive but would tie it in with our supermarket trip

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definitelygc · 04/04/2020 11:17

If it's on the way to the supermarket then yeah I'd do it. I'm sure the Stasi will be in in a minute to tell you you're literally murdering vulnerable people but I don't see the big deal personally.

AnyFucker · 04/04/2020 11:18

I would do that

WotnoPasta · 04/04/2020 11:18

I have a friend and we are putting odd thing through doors (she’s 2 minutes away). I just isolate the items for 72 hours like deliveries. Clean your hands after touching letterboxes

soundsystem · 04/04/2020 11:19

I would do it

ShellsAndSunrises · 04/04/2020 11:19

I’d probably do it as long as it won’t mean you need fuel today and it’s on the way.

Eggcited · 04/04/2020 11:19

I would absolutely go and drop off the game. It could easily be posted through the letterbox, and would lift the spirits of your friend.

SissySpacekAteMyHamster · 04/04/2020 11:21

Totally would, plus a little treat from the supermarket. Little things can really brighten someone's day.

NotEverythingIsBlackandwhite · 04/04/2020 11:34

It is being irresponsible.

It might be a nice thing to do but it isn't essential. What if everyone decided to do things like this? There are loads of us who would do this if allowed, but we aren't.

You can tell your friend you have finished with the game and you'll let her have it when lockdown is over. That will still save her money.

Be a part of the solution, not part of the problem.

FabulouslyFab · 04/04/2020 11:51

I will be dropping shopping off at my friends house next week when I have been to the supermarket. As long as you make it part of your journey I don’t see why you can’t do this kindness .

CokeEnStock · 04/04/2020 12:27

My friend dropped a load of books on the doorstep for dd on her way to the supermarket. I can't see any issue with this whatsoever.

Sparky87 · 04/04/2020 12:36

I would do that but don’t knock on the door, if you want them to know you’re coming/arrived then text/pound otherwise just put them on the doorstep and then let them know they’re there, watch from the car to see that they find them if you can or want to. Don’t touch them/their door etc and if you must talk face to face stand at least 2m sway. Advise them to wipe the games with antibacterial wipes. I know that might seem like overkill but people, healthy young people as well as the elderly or ill, are dying.

Sparky87 · 04/04/2020 12:37

*phone not pound! Definitely don’t pound them!

coachman · 04/04/2020 12:37

I see no problem with this as you're going shopping anyway. The people who would say this is an issue are probably the sort of people who would say I shouldn't have bought a bunch of tulips and a bottle of wine when I went to Tesco's this morning (a woman queueing behind me said exactly that!) It was the first time I'd been out of the house for a couple of weeks.

Numbness2020 · 04/04/2020 12:44

As it’s part of your journey do it. Anti bac wipe it at doorstep . Pop through door. Sanitize hands.

I’ve had judging of items bought in shops 1) my husband is trying to entertain the children and part of that is snacking 2) if I want a treat I’m not justifying it after still working as key worker doing a lot more work than the people who should be doing it remotely.

BigChocFrenzy · 04/04/2020 12:50

It would be kind and helpful to someone skint who is having a tough time

That imo outweighs an extra 5 minutes on a journey you would make anyway

I suggest leaving it at the door with some spare alcohol wipes, if you have any

Cary2012 · 04/04/2020 13:02

I would certainly do it too.
Kind of you OP

SellFridges · 04/04/2020 13:04

I would do this as it can be tagged on to an essential journey.

We’ve been dropping things off with friends on walks etc. No physical contact required and joy on both sides.

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