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Do you think people will stick to the new rules?

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Gingerkittykat · 25/09/2020 01:33

I'm in Scotland where you are now not allowed to visit anyone's house or have anyone in your car and I'm seeing a kickback that I didn't see before.

I'll admit I intend to break some of them. I'm giving my niece a lift tomorrow which is a lot safer than her using public transport and I'm going to my sister's to scan some documents over the weekend. I'll be going nowhere near pubs, high street shops or any other busy places.

The current rules seem inconsistent and don't make much sense.

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caughtalightsneeze · 25/09/2020 01:46

I have no idea to be honest. I'm in N Ireland and the rules are so inconsistent that it's hard to remember what's allowed and what isn't. We can't go into each others houses but I'm pretty sure it's still ok to have people in our cars for example.

I'll try my best to stick to them, but I wouldn't be surprised if I break some by accident rather than deliberately, and I don't think I'll be alone there. And our MPs appear to be unconcerned about sticking to the rules, so people will rightly think that if they're not bothering then why should anyone else.

BatShite · 25/09/2020 01:52

Loads less cooperating this time.

Mind I was shocked at how many listened to the lockdown in March. Most were ok as it was sold as a short term thing. I remember both 3 weeks and a month floating about a lot for what to expect. That this turned into 4 months instead, along with Cummings being himself, and Boris' nonsensical speeches contradticing himself each new sentence, people just have no faith in the government.

I have a fair few friends who have been sticking rigidly to the rules, have given in recently, largely after finding out that it seems unlikely we are 'allowed' to see family over xmas. Not many will do with that IMO. Thats where a lot have been lost..

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Gingerkittykat · 25/09/2020 02:29

I agree about Christmas, there's talk about not allowing students to go home and see their parents over the holidays.

I've stuck pretty rigidly to the rules up until now but intend to use my own judgement now.

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goodname · 25/09/2020 02:50

I think no, the rules are not something I can cope with following for a considerable time (the whole winter)! At some point it will be dark at four o clock and miserable most of the time. Meeting outdoors just isn’t going to work esp for kids etc. Playing after school with friends will be impossible and they’ve missed out on too much socialisation already. I don’t think we can just be locked away for a whole winter with nothing to look forward to or break up the monotony. It’s a terrifying prospect for me as I struggle hugely with winter as it is.
The other problem is no one thinks these rules will help or make any difference while pubs etc are open and students and schools all open. It’s obvious where most of the spread will be so it’s seems pointless following the rules. If I let my kids have a friend over who they’ve sat next to all week inside at school with no social distancing what possible difference could that make apart from improving their mental health. My kids mental health was badly affected during lockdown and I don’t want to go back to that.
We also live in an area with low cases so it seems less important.

I’ve been following all the rules up to now but i just don’t know if there’s any point anymore. I will try my best though as I do want to keep numbers low if at all possible. Just think following the rules will be about as much use as sticking a plaster on a huge gaping wound 😕

KitKatastrophe · 25/09/2020 03:00

Nope

I certainly wouldnt. I might limit my contacts but I would still be seeing my parents indoors.

I think people would be especially reticent where they have kids who sit next to each other all day, but arent allowed to play at each others house after school. Or similar. Because in those cases the law makes no sense.

Mintjulia · 25/09/2020 03:02

I'm in England and have stuck to the rules but if lockdown tightens I reserve the right to have a coffee in my garden with one or possibly two friends.
I'm a single parent, just been made redundant and I don't have family nearby so no support bubble. I'll do what I need to do to stay cheerful.

redlockscelt · 25/09/2020 04:12

@Gingerkittykat

I'm in Scotland where you are now not allowed to visit anyone's house or have anyone in your car and I'm seeing a kickback that I didn't see before.

The current rules seem inconsistent and don't make much sense.

Have you always been so selfish ?

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Gingerkittykat · 25/09/2020 04:25

Have you always been so selfish ?

What's selfish about it?

Me, my DD and niece are going to the same place. She lives a mile from me, tell me how it makes sense for her to travel 1/2 an hour on the bus each way with numerous strangers rather than come in my car.

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Monty27 · 25/09/2020 04:27

I'll be using common sense and respecting my own and other people's health.
I don't want to be bullied though

Suzi888 · 25/09/2020 04:37

Not a chance, because no one seems to grasp what the rules are.

Monty27 · 25/09/2020 04:44

@Suzi888

Not a chance, because no one seems to grasp what the rules are.

Yes there's that too 🤦

PhilCornwall1 · 25/09/2020 05:01

No, Johnson can do one, not following them this time.

micc · 25/09/2020 05:15

No I dont think so :(
We have stuck to the rules well, especially me and my daughter and she has asthmatic tendencies and I'm 36 weeks pregnant. But I live in the south where its apparently not as bad. There are some people that care.. and some people that really dont. I worked at a gym and I was baffled at the amount of over 70s that came back and were not obeying the new rules. I have young friends who are the type who never watched the news, never bloody voted and literally dont care about anything. They will not listen.
I understand this government has had a very difficult task. But I cant help but feel that this has been a disaster. People dont trust Boris so they wont listen.

XDownwiththissortofthingX · 25/09/2020 05:29

Streets and shops were noticably quieter yesterday evening than they have been on recent weeks, much more similar to the way they were back in April or so. Hopefully its a small sign that the majority of people are still willing to be grown-up and responsible, and not needlessly risk the health of other people by making needless journeys and blithely ignoring the advice of people who are in a far more educated position to make judgemts than they are.

yawnsvillex · 25/09/2020 05:36

Nope. Not a chance in hell.

PhilCornwall1 · 25/09/2020 05:39

blithely ignoring the advice of people who are in a far more educated position to make judgemts than they are.

🤣🤣 🤣🤣🤣

DamitJanet · 25/09/2020 05:50

I think more will than you’d expect, but the ones that won’t are more vocal about it. Probably fewer than were following them back in April/May though sadly.

Pixxie7 · 25/09/2020 05:51

Probably not as I can’t understand the logic behind much of it.

Mindymomo · 25/09/2020 06:17

The Government know not everyone will 100% stick to the rules, but are hopeful that the majority will. I will stick to the rules because I am able to, not everyone can due to health and family reasons. I personally don’t know what else the Government can do, people moaned about going into lockdown and then coming out of lockdown. Yes people are fed up but did they think it had gone away, I certainly didn’t.

FatimaMunchy · 25/09/2020 06:48

We were due to meet up with a deaf autistic friend. It would involve him going on a train (which he has been doing) a car, (with masks and windows open) and eating in a restaurant. This was so he could meet a very elderly relative who may never see him again. I have just had a message to say he is too frightened and won't be coming and that it might be 2021 or 2022 before he feels safe. By that time the very old person may well not be with us. I am so sad that he is so terrified. He lives alone and has clearly seen Doom and Gloom and their worst case scenario and taken it as read that there will be an exponential rise in cases. So whilst some people will definitely ignore the rules, others will return to self imposed isolation because of fear.

caughtalightsneeze · 25/09/2020 06:52

It's my elderly mum that I feel really sorry for. She coped well with being widowed, she coped well with permanently losing her mobility after falling and breaking her hip. She has gone through life smiling and never complaining. But she hasn't left the house since March and is now looking at possibly another six months of the same. At 87 that is a massive chunk of the rest of her life. She's starting to wobble mentally as she is just so lonely.

mosscarpet · 25/09/2020 07:06

mostly I will yes. but if they try to stop my dv coming home from uni for Christmas I will be breaking the law "in a limited and specific way". might book them all an eye test for good measure.

mosscarpet · 25/09/2020 07:06

dc, not dv!

FatimaMunchy · 25/09/2020 07:10

Caughtalightsneeze😕

FourPlasticRings · 25/09/2020 07:16

I don't think people will follow them without very harsh sanctions being implemented somewhat reliably.

I probably will myself though. We'll hopefully have a newborn sometime in the next couple of weeks and I'm a big fan of the hygge thing over Christmas. I find it easier to stay in than go out. And I'm ordering in Christmas lunch despite planning to spend it with my parents, just in case there's a lockdown. If there isn't, we'll have a really nice meal at some other point in the festive season too!

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